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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was revealed 9 months after the HX200V which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores against the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S4800 HX200V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm S4800

 HX200V Fujifilm S4800 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S4800 HX200V 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4800 has got outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the HX200V.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and HX200V is 66 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and HX200V.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S4800 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
36
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Street photography details
Sony HX200V Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (518g)
51
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (450 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
54
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (518g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (583 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
better than average battery power (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (518 grams)
27
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (583 grams)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX200V
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 518g (1.14 lb) 583g (1.29 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 pictures
Style of battery - 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $229 $480