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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A35

Portability
54
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A35 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S205EXR
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Renewed by Sony A37
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A35 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony A35, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and A35 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and A35 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was announced 3 years before the A35 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S200EXR matches up against the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Sony A35

 S200EXR A35 

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 A35 S200EXR 
RevealedSeptember 2011July 2009More recent by 26 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony A35

 S200EXR A35 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony A35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S200EXR vs the A35.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and A35 is 54 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and A35.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200EXR with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A35 will provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S200EXR will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A35 as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography details
Sony A35 Street photography details
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
more heavy than average (865 grams)
71
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (415g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
34
incredible zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
has no phase detect autofocus
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
low battery pack (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Travel photography with Sony A35
38
flash built-in
great zoom (436mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (865 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
lighter than competition (415 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (440 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
34
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.6")
no Timelapse mode
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (440 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (865g)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
lighter than competition (415g)
display is not selfie friendly
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony A35
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Sony SLT-A35
Alternative name FinePix S205EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-09-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 4.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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) 415 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-140 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $598