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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
76 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8600 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was manufactured around the same time to the HX400V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8600 scores vs the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8600 HX400V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Fujifilm S8600

		

		

			
 HX400V Fujifilm S8600 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8600 HX400V 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 has got outside dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S8600 versus Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the HX400V.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX400V size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and HX400V is 76 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and HX400V.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX400V to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm S8600 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
37
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
51
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography features
Sony HX400V Street photography features
49
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
50
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than competition (660 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography info
Sony HX400V Sports photography info
55
 amazing zoom range (25-900mm  36.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (410 per charge)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
55
 great zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography information
Sony HX400V Travel photography information
63
 better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long reach (900mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
53
 MP count good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1200mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (660g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm S8600 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
46
 really wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
49
 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
27
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic support
29
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have external mic socket
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 heavier than competition (660g)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Sony HX400V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 450 gr (0.99 lb) 660 gr (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 300 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 3 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $448