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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony WX350

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Introduced January 2015
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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was manufactured 12 months after the WX350 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores against the WX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9800 WX350 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 12 months
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Fujifilm S9800

		

		

			
 WX350 Fujifilm S9800 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9800 WX350 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9800 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony WX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 versus the WX350.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and WX350 is 61 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9800 and WX350.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX350 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
37
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
37
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (670g)
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (164g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm S9800
Sports photography with Sony WX350
53
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
52
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
57
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (670g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
72
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (164g)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
42
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm S9800 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
57
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 missing external mic support
 heavier than competition in class (670g)
35
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (164g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Sony WX350
 Fujifilm S9800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm S9800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots 470 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $270