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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX300

Portability
54
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix S205EXR
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX200V
  • Successor is Sony HX400V
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX300 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and HX300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The S200EXR was manufactured 4 years prior to the HX300 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the S200EXR grades against the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Sony HX300

 S200EXR HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 HX300 S200EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2013July 2009Fresher by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony HX300

 S200EXR HX300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S200EXR has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S200EXR and the HX300.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and HX300 is 54 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and HX300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX300 will offer greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography details
Sony HX300 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
42
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography advice
Sony HX300 Street photography advice
45
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
more heavy than competition (865 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography features
Sony HX300 Sports photography features
34
long zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Travel photography camera
38
flash built-in
long reach (436mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (865g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (623 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
34
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.6")
lack of Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S200EXR
Vlogging with Sony HX300
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (865 grams)
25
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (623g)
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony HX300
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Otherwise known as FinePix S205EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 865 gr (1.91 pounds) 623 gr (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 ID NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal -
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $339