FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX1
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
- Alternate Name is FinePix S205EXR
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Revealed April 2009

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX1 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and HX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor measurements.

The S200EXR was announced 4 months later than the HX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S200EXR grades vs the HX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Sony HX1
S200EXR | HX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the FujiFilm S200EXR
HX1 | S200EXR | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony HX1
S200EXR | HX1 | |||
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Revealed | July 2009 | ![]() | April 2009 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR has got exterior 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 HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Sony HX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S200EXR and the HX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and HX1 is 54 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and HX1.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the FujiFilm S200EXR will produce extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX1 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Also Known as | FinePix S205EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2009-04-22 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.6" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 8 x 6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 48.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-436mm (14.1x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.3 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.20 m | 9.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1440x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 865 grams (1.91 lb) | 544 grams (1.20 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 model | NP-140 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $500 | $47,999 |