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Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 ×
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Fujifilm FinePix S8600
BrandSonyFujifilm
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html
Model numberHX300S8600
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20132014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)130121
Width (mm)10365
Height (mm)9381
Weight (g)656450
Waterproof--
PredecessorSony HX200V-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)20.416
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.191.34
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.7-
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 5184 x 2920(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 11520 x 1624(18.7 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2304 x 1536(3.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 1080(4.1 mp other)
  • 3840 x 1624(6.2 mp other)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 5760 x 1080(6.2 mp other)
  • 5760 x 1624(9.4 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)108
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audioAVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; 15 elements in 10 groups (including 1 Super ED glass element, 2 ED glass elementsFujinon
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 1,200.0025.00 - 900.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 215.005.00 - 162.00
Zoom ratio (x)5036
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.05 - 0.34
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)140
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 100
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Multi Point AF/Center Weighted AF/SpotAF/Flexible Spot AF/Manual/Face Tracking FocusContrast Detect AF: Center, Multi, Area, Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type.-
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2001,600
Minimum iso (native)80100
Iso settingsProgram Auto (80-1600), iAuto (80-3200), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*Auto, Equivalent to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; * ISO3200 / 6400 is effective in image size S
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • white balance shift
  • auto
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti segment, Center- weighted, SpotTTL 256-zones metering, Multi, Spot, Average
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene modes: High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion BlurAdvanced Filter (Fish-eye, Dynamic Tone, Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, Soft Focus, Cross Screen, High Key, Low Key
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • rear slow synchro
  • red-eye correction: auto/on/off
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro
  • red-eye reduction auto
  • slow synchro
  • suppressed flash
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.5 to 8.5m (W) / 2.4 to 3.5m (T)Auto ISO: 0.5 - 6.0m (Wide), 1.5 - 3.6m (Tele)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)0-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • multi terminal (usb/av)
  • mini (type c) hdmi port
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.93-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)108
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1040
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.13-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.4-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310410
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BX13 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable3 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software-
  • fujifilm cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresImproved Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode for movies, Full HD 1080p60 movies, 10 fps burst mode.Compact 36x zoom, optical image stabilization, 720p movies.



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