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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX50V

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as FinePix S205EXR
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and HX50V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200EXR was revealed 4 years prior to the HX50V and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S200EXR grades vs the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Sony HX50V

 S200EXR HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 HX50V S200EXR 
AnnouncedApril 2013July 2009More recent by 45 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony HX50V

 S200EXR HX50V 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S200EXR offers external dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S200EXR and the HX50V.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and HX50V is 54 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and HX50V.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S200EXR having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX50V will give you greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
51
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography features
Sony HX50V Street photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.6")
more heavy than competition in class (865g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
34
great zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
does not have phase detect auto focus
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (400 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography details
Sony HX50V Travel photography details
38
built-in flash
great reach (436mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (865 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
34
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
does not have Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
great battery power (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging info
Sony HX50V Vlogging info
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (865 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony HX50V
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also Known as FinePix S205EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 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
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 865 gr (1.91 lbs) 272 gr (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-140 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $500 $439