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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Released February 2009
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX100V
  • New Model is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S1500 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was unveiled 4 years before the HX200V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S1500 grades against the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S1500 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm S1500

 HX200V Fujifilm S1500 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2009More modern by 39 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S1500 HX200V 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S1500 has got physical measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 compared to the HX200V.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and HX200V is 82 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and HX200V.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX200V to produce extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX200V Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Street photography details
Sony HX200V Street photography details
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1500
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (450 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography details
Sony HX200V Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
great zoom (396mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
better than average battery (450 per charge)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (583 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography info
Sony HX200V Landscape photography info
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1500
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
27
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (583 grams)
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1500 and Sony HX200V
 Fujifilm FinePix S1500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-396mm (12.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.70 m (Auto ISO) 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 gr (0.76 pounds) 583 gr (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 450 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $480