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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A6000

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
64
Features
78
Overall
69

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A6000 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 A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Successor is Sony A6300
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S8200 was manufactured 15 months before the A6000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Sony A6000

 Fujifilm S8200 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Fujifilm S8200

 A6000 Fujifilm S8200 
IntroducedApril 2014January 2013More modern by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony A6000

 Fujifilm S8200 A6000 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 vs the A6000.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and A6000 is 61 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and A6000.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S8200 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A6000 will resolve more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8200
Portrait photography with Sony A6000
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
78
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography factors
Sony A6000 Street photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (344g)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8200
Sports photography with Sony A6000
49
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
72
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography info
Sony A6000 Travel photography info
52
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
76
lighter than others in class (344g)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6000 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
33
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (344 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Sony A6000
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Sony Alpha a6000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-04-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 179
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 distance 0cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 344g (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $450 $548