Fujifilm S1 vs Sony HX200V

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").

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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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

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.

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

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.