Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX200V
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![Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500/Fujifilm-S8500-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V/Sony-HX200V-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed May 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX100V
- Successor is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm S8500 was manufactured 9 months later than the HX200V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up versus the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Sony HX200V
Fujifilm S8500 | HX200V | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm S8500
HX200V | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX200V
Fujifilm S8500 | HX200V | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 enjoys 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) and the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S8500 and Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and the HX200V.
![Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX200V size comparison Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX200V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and HX200V is 61 and 66 respectively.
![Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and HX200V.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/7000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.40 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lb) | 583 grams (1.29 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | - | 450 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $500 | $480 |