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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX1

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(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
Sony HX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Sony HX1

 S200EXR HX1 

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 HX1 S200EXR 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony HX1

 S200EXR HX1 
RevealedJuly 2009April 2009Same generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX1 size comparison

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

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography features
Sony HX1 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
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manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography information
Sony HX1 Street photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.6")
heavier than others (865 grams)
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
heavier than others (544g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography information
Sony HX1 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
has no phase detect AF
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Travel photography with Sony HX1
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has built in flash
great reach (436mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (865 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (544 grams)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Landscape photography with Sony HX1
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manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S200EXR
Vlogging with Sony HX1
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than others (865 grams)
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than others (544g)
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony HX1
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
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