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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX350

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was introduced 23 months before the HX350 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores against the HX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Sony HX350

 Fujifilm S9800 HX350 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Fujifilm S9800

 HX350 Fujifilm S9800 
IntroducedDecember 2016January 2015Newer by 23 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony HX350

 Fujifilm S9800 HX350 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9800 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 versus the HX350.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and HX350 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9800 and HX350.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX350 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S9800 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography highlights
Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (670g)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9800
Sports photography with Sony HX350
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography information
Sony HX350 Travel photography information
57
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (652g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX350 Landscape photography advice
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
27
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others (652g)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Sony HX350
 Fujifilm S9800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm S9800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2016-12-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
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 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 652 gr (1.44 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 300 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 -