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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a5100

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
66
Features
74
Overall
69

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S205EXR
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Old Model is Sony a5000
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a5100 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Sony a5100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and a5100 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was revealed 6 years prior to the a5100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S200EXR grades versus the a5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Sony a5100

 S200EXR a5100 

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 a5100 S200EXR 
AnnouncedAugust 2014July 2009More modern by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony a5100

 S200EXR a5100 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Sony a5100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S200EXR and the a5100.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and a5100 is 54 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and a5100.

To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S200EXR using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony a5100 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Portrait photography with Sony a5100
45
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
72
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography info
Sony a5100 Street photography info
45
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.6")
more heavy than others (865g)
82
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography factors
Sony a5100 Sports photography factors
34
long zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
lack of phase detect autofocus
68
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography highlights
Sony a5100 Travel photography highlights
38
has built in flash
long zoom (436mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (865 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
80
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
features focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography info
Sony a5100 Landscape photography info
34
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
does not have Timelapse function
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony a5100 as a Vlogging camera
19
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (865g)
34
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony a5100
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSony Alpha a5100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Sony Alpha a5100
Also Known as FinePix S205EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-07-22 2014-08-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.3 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 865 grams (1.91 lb) 283 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-140 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $448