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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX200V Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was brought out 3 years prior to the HX200V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S1600 scores versus the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Sony HX200V

 S1600 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the FujiFilm S1600

 HX200V S1600 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2010More recent by 27 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Sony HX200V

 S1600 HX200V 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S1600 versus Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1600 versus the HX200V.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and HX200V is 78 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and HX200V.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX200V to render extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S1600 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX200V Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1600
Street photography with Sony HX200V
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (583g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography advice
Sony HX200V Sports photography advice
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery (450 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
57
great battery (450 CIPA)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (583 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography info
Sony HX200V Landscape photography info
36
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
great battery (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
27
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (583g)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Sony HX200V
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Also called FinePix S1770 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 583 gr (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 - 450 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $480