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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Launched January 2014
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S1 was unveiled 21 months later than the HX200V making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S1 scores versus the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S1 HX200V 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2012Fresher by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm S1

 HX200V Fujifilm S1 
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S1 HX200V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 has outside dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the HX200V.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and HX200V is 60 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography information
Sony HX200V Portrait photography information
56
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
45
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography information
Sony HX200V Street photography information
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (680g)
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery (450 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery life (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors (680g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
good battery (450 CIPA)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (583 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography details
Sony HX200V Landscape photography details
58
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
50
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
good battery (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (680g)
27
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (583 grams)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Sony HX200V
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lb) 583 gr (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 350 photos 450 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $480