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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A7S

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • New Model is Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A7S Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A7S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8200 was brought out 15 months before the A7S making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores versus the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Sony A7S

 Fujifilm S8200 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Fujifilm S8200

 A7S Fujifilm S8200 
IntroducedApril 2014January 2013More modern by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony A7S

 Fujifilm S8200 A7S 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the A7S.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and A7S is 61 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and A7S.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8200 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm S8200 will resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography info
Sony A7S Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
you can focus manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S as a Street photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (670g)
76
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competition (489 grams)
good ISO range (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S as a Sports photography camera
50
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography info
Sony A7S Travel photography info
52
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
58
lighter than competition (489 grams)
weather proofing
terrible battery pack (360 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (409,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging advice
Sony A7S Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
34
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
lighter than competition (489 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Sony A7S
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Sony Alpha A7S
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-07 2014-04-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 12800 409600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 489 gr (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $450 $1,998