Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony W830
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony W830 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Released January 2014
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony W830 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm S8600 versus Sony W830, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe Fujifilm S8600 was announced within a month of the W830 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades against the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Sony W830
Fujifilm S8600 | W830 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Fujifilm S8600
W830 | Fujifilm S8600 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony W830
Fujifilm S8600 | W830 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2014 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 offers physical measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S8600 versus Sony W830 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the W830.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and W830 is 76 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8600 and W830.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W830 to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-900mm (36.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 450 gr (0.99 lbs) | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 | 410 photos | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery model | 3 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $128 |