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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H400

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
44
Features
41
Overall
42

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H400 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H400 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8200 versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was launched 13 months prior to the H400 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores against the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Sony H400

 Fujifilm S8200 H400 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Fujifilm S8200

 H400 Fujifilm S8200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony H400

 Fujifilm S8200 H400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8200 offers outside dimensions 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 H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8200 versus Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 vs the H400.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and H400 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8200 and H400.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8200
Portrait photography with Sony H400
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8200
Street photography with Sony H400
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (670 grams)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography highlights
Sony H400 Sports photography highlights
49
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography info
Sony H400 Travel photography info
52
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (670 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (1550mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (628g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography factors
Sony H400 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging highlights
Sony H400 Vlogging highlights
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than others (670 grams)
26
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
has microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competitors in class (628g)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Sony H400
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.80 m
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 628 gr (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $450 $268