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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony W830

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony W830 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony W830
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Sony W830

 Fujifilm S8600 W830 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Fujifilm S8600

 W830 Fujifilm S8600 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony W830

 Fujifilm S8600 W830 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and W830 is 76 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
Portrait photography with Sony W830
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography highlights
Sony W830 Street photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography factors
Sony W830 Sports photography factors
55
excellent zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8600
Travel photography with Sony W830
63
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (900mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
67
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography advice
Sony W830 Landscape photography advice
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
Vlogging with Sony W830
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Sony W830
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
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