Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX100V
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched October 2011
- Renewed by Sony HX200V
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm S8600 was launched 2 years after the HX100V which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores versus the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Sony HX100V
| Fujifilm S8600 | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | October 2011 | Newer by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Fujifilm S8600
| HX100V | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony HX100V
| Fujifilm S8600 | HX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 comes with outer measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the HX100V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and HX100V is 76 and 66 respectively.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and HX100V.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm S8600 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2011-10-21 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 7cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 12.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 450 grams (0.99 lbs) | 577 grams (1.27 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 photographs | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 3 x AA | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $200 | $429 |
