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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H200

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H200 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was manufactured within a month of the H200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up versus the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony H200

 Fujifilm S8500 H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Fujifilm S8500

 H200 Fujifilm S8500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony H200

 Fujifilm S8500 H200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8500 provides external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the H200.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and H200 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and H200.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
Portrait photography with Sony H200
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Street photography advice
Sony H200 Street photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography factors
Sony H200 Sports photography factors
53
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography factors
Sony H200 Travel photography factors
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1104mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
53
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (633mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (530 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (240 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging details
Sony H200 Vlogging details
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (530g)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Sony H200
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 530 grams (1.17 lbs)
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 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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $250