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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony a1

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony a1 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced January 2021
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony a1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S8200 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the a1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores versus the a1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Sony a1

 Fujifilm S8200 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm S8200

 a1 Fujifilm S8200 
IntroducedJanuary 2021January 2013Fresher by 98 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k460kClearer screen (+980k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony a1

 Fujifilm S8200 a1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8200 offers external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony a1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the a1.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and a1 is 61 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and a1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8200 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony a1 will offer more detail due to its extra 34MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography advice
Sony a1 Portrait photography advice
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
88
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/400 seconds)
amazing MP (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Street photography camera
Sony a1 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a1 as a Sports photography camera
49
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (530 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography info
Sony a1 Travel photography info
52
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
73
great battery life (530 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
amazing MP (50 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography advice
Sony a1 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
88
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (530 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8200
Vlogging with Sony a1
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Sony a1
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Sony Alpha a1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2021-01-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 50 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 759
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 133
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots 9,437k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/400 seconds
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) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video data format Motion JPEG XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 737g (1.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
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 - 530 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Two
Launch cost $450 $6,498