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Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony a5000

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-3N
  • Replacement is Sony a5100
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony a5000 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S9200 versus Sony a5000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm S9200 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S9200 was brought out very close to the a5000 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up against the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Sony a5000

 Fujifilm S9200 a5000 

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Fujifilm S9200

 a5000 Fujifilm S9200 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Sony a5000

 Fujifilm S9200 a5000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9200 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S9200 versus Sony a5000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 and the a5000.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and a5000 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9200 and a5000.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S9200 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony a5000 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9200
Portrait photography with Sony a5000
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9200
Street photography with Sony a5000
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
78
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography info
Sony a5000 Sports photography info
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (500 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
59
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (420 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography highlights
Sony a5000 Travel photography highlights
54
great battery power (500 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (670g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
78
great battery life (420 per charge)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9200
Landscape photography with Sony a5000
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery power (500 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (420 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging features
Sony a5000 Vlogging features
26
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
32
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Sony a5000
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Sony Alpha a5000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 670g (1.48 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life 500 photos 420 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $448