Sony Alpha 7S vs Fujifilm FinePix S8600

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7S Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      BrandSonyFujifilm
      ModelAlpha 7SFinePix S8600
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7S II
      MSRP$2499$229.95/£249.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7S Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.9 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.4 Megapixel16.44 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 409,600100 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha 7S Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution4240 x 28324608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4240 x 2384, 2768 x 1848, 2768 x 1560, 2128 x 1416, 2128 x 1200, 1376 x 920, 1376 x 7764608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2432 x 2432, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 7S Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Focusing SystemContrast-detection AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points25
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7S Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 900 mm
      Optical Zoom36x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.9 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance40 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance7 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7S Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7S Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7S Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps8.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Up to 2.5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames
      Flash Sony Alpha 7S Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      forced flash
      suppressed flash
      slow synchro
      Flash Range6.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Proprietary
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7S Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±2 (at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto Exposure Lock (AEL) button, Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway (Can be disabled from the Menu)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7S Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      DxO Low Light ISO3702
      DxO Color Depth23.9
      DxO Dynamic Range13.2
      DxO Overall Score87
      Video Sony Alpha 7S Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVCMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7S Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7S Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7S Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7S Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")121 x 81 x 65 mm (4.76 x 3.19 x 2.56")
      Weight (inc. batteries)489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz)450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9 x 6.2 x 6.15"6.9 x 5.8 x 4.1"
      Package Weight2.55 lb1.65 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7S Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Battery PackNP-FW503 x AA
      Battery Life360 shots410 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha 7S Fujifilm FinePix S8600
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposuresYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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