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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX400V

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S205EXR
Sony HX400V
(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
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX400V Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and HX400V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The S200EXR was released 5 years before the HX400V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S200EXR matches up vs the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Sony HX400V

 S200EXR HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 HX400V S200EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2009Fresher by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony HX400V

 S200EXR HX400V 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys physical measurements 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 HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S200EXR against the HX400V.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and HX400V is 54 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and HX400V.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX400V will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S200EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
45
manual focus
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.6")
51
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography details
Sony HX400V Street photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.6")
more heavy than others (865 grams)
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography factors
Sony HX400V Sports photography factors
34
excellent zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.6")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography features
Sony HX400V Travel photography features
38
built-in flash
long zoom (436mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (865 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
34
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.6")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging details
Sony HX400V Vlogging details
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (865 grams)
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony HX400V
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Otherwise known as FinePix S205EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 865g (1.91 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-140 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $448