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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX300

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8600 was unveiled 11 months later than the WX300 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades vs the WX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Sony WX300

 Fujifilm S8600 WX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2013Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm S8600

 WX300 Fujifilm S8600 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony WX300

 Fujifilm S8600 WX300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 enjoys exterior dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the WX300.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and WX300 is 76 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and WX300.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX300 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8600 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography advice
Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
55
amazing zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (410 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery (410 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (900mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (166g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
46
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery (410 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Sony WX300
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 grams (0.99 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 3 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $330