Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX500
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![Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200/Fujifilm-S8200-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
- Succeeded the Sony WX350
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8200 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm S8200 was released 3 years before the WX500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades versus the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Sony WX500
Fujifilm S8200 | WX500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Fujifilm S8200
WX500 | Fujifilm S8200 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 27 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Sony WX500
Fujifilm S8200 | WX500 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 has got physical 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 WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S8200 versus Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 against the WX500.
![Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX500 size comparison Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and WX500 is 61 and 91 respectively.
![Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and WX500.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX500 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 will be behind in sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
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 | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) | 236 gr (0.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $450 | $348 |