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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H200

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H200 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm S8300 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was unveiled at a similar time to the H200 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up vs the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sony H200

 Fujifilm S8300 H200 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Fujifilm S8300

 H200 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony H200

 Fujifilm S8300 H200 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8300 enjoys 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 H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8300 versus Sony H200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the H200.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and H200 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8300 and H200.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony H200 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography info
Sony H200 Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
Street photography with Sony H200
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography details
Sony H200 Sports photography details
52
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography features
Sony H200 Travel photography features
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
53
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than average (530 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography details
Sony H200 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging features
Sony H200 Vlogging features
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others in class (670g)
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than average (530 grams)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Sony H200
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 530 gr (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
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 - 240 photographs
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $250