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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony TX1

Portability
54
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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 TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Sony TX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor size.

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The S200EXR was launched very close to the TX1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S200EXR grades versus the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Sony TX1

 S200EXR TX1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 TX1 S200EXR 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony TX1

 S200EXR TX1 
RevealedJuly 2009August 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S200EXR provides exterior measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S200EXR versus the TX1.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and TX1 is 54 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and TX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm S200EXR will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
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lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography highlights
Sony TX1 Street photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.6")
more heavy than competition (865 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Travel photography with Sony TX1
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built-in flash
great reach (436mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (865g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
no Timelapse function
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pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S200EXR
Vlogging with Sony TX1
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (865 grams)
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touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony TX1
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Otherwise known as FinePix S205EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-08-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 865 grams (1.91 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $500 $350