Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A7R

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony A7R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8200 was introduced 13 months prior to the A7R making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8200 has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony A7R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 versus the A7R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and A7R is 61 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and A7R.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8200 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R will give you extra detail using its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.