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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
76
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Older Model is Sony HX100V
  • New Model is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX200V Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S8600 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8600 was brought out 21 months later than the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades vs the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S8600 HX200V 
ReleasedJanuary 2014May 2012Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm S8600

 HX200V Fujifilm S8600 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S8600 HX200V 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 has got physical dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8600 versus Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the HX200V.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8600 and HX200V is 76 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and HX200V.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX200V to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8600 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX200V Portrait photography advice
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8600
Street photography with Sony HX200V
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography information
Sony HX200V Sports photography information
55
amazing zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (410 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (450 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography info
Sony HX200V Travel photography info
63
great battery (410 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (900mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
56
great battery power (450 shots)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (583g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX200V Landscape photography advice
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery (410 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
great battery power (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging advice
Sony HX200V Vlogging advice
27
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
27
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (583g)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Sony HX200V
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 gr (0.99 pounds) 583 gr (1.29 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 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 410 pictures 450 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 3 x AA NP-FH50
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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $480