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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX200V

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced March 2013
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX200V Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was announced 11 months after the HX200V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S8400W HX200V 
ReleasedMarch 2013May 2012More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm S8400W

 HX200V Fujifilm S8400W 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S8400W HX200V 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W offers physical dimensions 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 HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Sony HX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the HX200V.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and HX200V is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and HX200V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX200V to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography features
Sony HX200V Sports photography features
52
great zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (450 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography highlights
Sony HX200V Travel photography highlights
52
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1056mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
56
great battery power (450 shots)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (583g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
great battery power (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging factors
Sony HX200V Vlogging factors
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (670g)
27
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Sony HX200V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2012-05-11
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (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 H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 583g (1.29 lbs)
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 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 300 images 450 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $480