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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7S

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7S Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as FinePix S205EXR
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7S II
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7S Overview

The following is a extended review of the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony A7S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is very comparable but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and A7S (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was revealed 5 years prior to the A7S which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S200EXR matches up vs the A7S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Sony A7S

 S200EXR A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 A7S S200EXR 
LaunchedApril 2014July 2009Newer by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony A7S

 S200EXR A7S 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR comes with outside measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony A7S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S200EXR compared to the A7S.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7S size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and A7S is 54 and 77 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and A7S.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The S200EXR contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The more aged S200EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Portrait photography with Sony A7S
45
focusing manually
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
68
focusing manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S as a Street photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.6")
more heavy than others (865g)
76
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than others (489 grams)
very good high ISO (409,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography features
Sony A7S Sports photography features
34
amazing zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
lacks phase detect AF
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Travel photography with Sony A7S
38
flash built-in
very long reach (436mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (865 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
lighter than others (489g)
environment sealing
terrible battery (360 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography info
Sony A7S Landscape photography info
34
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.6")
does not have Timelapse function
66
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging factors
Sony A7S Vlogging factors
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (865 grams)
34
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
lighter than others (489 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony A7S
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Sony Alpha A7S
Also called as FinePix S205EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-07-22 2014-04-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 3200 409600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 865 grams (1.91 pounds) 489 grams (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-140 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $1,998