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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A200

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 2009
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A230
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A200 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony A200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was manufactured 7 months after the A200 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the A200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony A200

 Fujifilm S8100fd A200 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2008Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 A200 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony A200

 Fujifilm S8100fd A200 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8100fd has exterior measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the A200.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and A200 is 75 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and A200.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd contains the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The fresher Fujifilm S8100fd will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Sony A200
27
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography factors
Sony A200 Street photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Sports photography with Sony A200
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography info
Sony A200 Travel photography info
53
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
46
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography features
Sony A200 Landscape photography features
35
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Sony A200
24
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony A200
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-01-15 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Mic port
Headphone port
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 405 grams (0.89 lb) 572 grams (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC Compact Flash
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $100