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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX100V 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 HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Successor is Sony HX200V
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S8200 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was revealed 15 months after the HX100V which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up against the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm S8200 HX100V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013October 2011More modern by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Fujifilm S8200

 HX100V Fujifilm S8200 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm S8200 HX100V 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8200 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8200 versus Sony HX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the HX100V.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and HX100V is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and HX100V.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S8200 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX100V Portrait photography advice
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography highlights
Sony HX100V Street photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (670g)
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8200
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
49
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography info
Sony HX100V Travel photography info
52
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (577g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX100V Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8200
Vlogging with Sony HX100V
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others (670g)
25
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (577g)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Sony HX100V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 577 gr (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $450 $429