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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX200V

Portability
75
Imaging
32
Features
26
Overall
29
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX100V
  • New Model is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX200V Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was brought out 4 years earlier than the HX200V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades vs the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S8100fd HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 HX200V Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedMay 2012January 2009More modern by 40 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S8100fd HX200V 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides external dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Sony HX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the HX200V.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX200V is 75 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8100fd and HX200V.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX200V to result in extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography factors
Sony HX200V Street photography factors
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
32
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography highlights
Sony HX200V Travel photography highlights
53
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (583g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX200V Landscape photography highlights
35
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging information
Sony HX200V Vlogging information
24
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
27
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (583g)
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Sony HX200V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 gr (0.89 lb) 583 gr (1.29 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Form 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
Storage media xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $480