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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was introduced 9 months later than the HX200V so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up against the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S8200 HX200V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm S8200

 HX200V Fujifilm S8200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S8200 HX200V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 against the HX200V.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and HX200V is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and HX200V.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
has manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
has face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography information
Sony HX200V Street photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (670g)
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography details
Sony HX200V Sports photography details
49
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (450 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography features
Sony HX200V Travel photography features
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
good battery life (450 shots)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (583g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography information
Sony HX200V Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
good battery life (450 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging details
Sony HX200V Vlogging details
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Sony HX200V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 583g (1.29 lb)
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 life - 450 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $450 $480