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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX50V Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was released 3 months earlier than the HX50V and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up versus the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm S8200 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Fujifilm S8200

 HX50V Fujifilm S8200 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony HX50V

 Fujifilm S8200 HX50V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2013Similar age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8200 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX50V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 versus the HX50V.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and HX50V is 61 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and HX50V.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX50V Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography features
Sony HX50V Street photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (272g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX50V Sports photography highlights
50
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8200
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than others (272g)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX50V Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (272 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Sony HX50V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-04-24
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 272 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 - 400 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $450 $439