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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX350

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was released 13 months before the WX350 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores against the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony WX350

 Fujifilm S8500 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Fujifilm S8500

 WX350 Fujifilm S8500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony WX350

 Fujifilm S8500 WX350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the WX350.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and WX350 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and WX350.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX350 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
31
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography info
Sony WX350 Sports photography info
52
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
52
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
72
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Sony WX350
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $270