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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a1

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix S205EXR
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed January 2021
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a1 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and a1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was revealed 12 years prior to the a1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S200EXR scores vs the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Sony a1

 S200EXR a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 a1 S200EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2021July 2009More recent by 140 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kSharper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony a1

 S200EXR a1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S200EXR offers physical measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony a1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S200EXR and the a1.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and a1 is 54 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and a1.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S200EXR with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony a1 will resolve more detail because of its extra 38MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography information
Sony a1 Portrait photography information
45
you can focus manually
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
88
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/400s)
MP count excellent (50 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Street photography with Sony a1
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
more heavy than others (865 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony a1 as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
does not have phase detect auto focus
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (530 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony a1 as a Travel photography camera
38
has built in flash
very long zoom (436mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (865g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
better than average battery pack (530 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count excellent (50 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony a1 Landscape photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
missing Timelapse function
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (530 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging info
Sony a1 Vlogging info
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (865 grams)
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (7680 x 4320 pixels)
comes with external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony a1
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSony Alpha a1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Sony Alpha a1
Also called FinePix S205EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-22 2021-01-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 50 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 8640 x 5760
Maximum native ISO 3200 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 133
Focal length multiplier 4.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/400 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 7680x4320
Video file format Motion JPEG XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 865g (1.91 lb) 737g (1.62 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-140 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Dual
Launch price $500 $6,498