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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX350

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX350 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was unveiled about the same time to the WX350 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up vs the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Sony WX350

 Fujifilm S8600 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Fujifilm S8600

 WX350 Fujifilm S8600 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony WX350

 Fujifilm S8600 WX350 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 enjoys physical dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the WX350.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and WX350 is 76 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and WX350.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX350 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography information
Sony WX350 Portrait photography information
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8600
Street photography with Sony WX350
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
55
excellent zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
63
great battery life (410 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (900mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
72
good battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition (164g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
46
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (410 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
good battery life (470 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
27
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Sony WX350
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-900mm (36.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro -
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450 gr (0.99 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 470 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 3 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $270