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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony HX200V

Portability
59
Imaging
83
Features
77
Overall
80
Fujifilm GFX 50S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50S
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 740g - 148 x 94 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2017
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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony HX200V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) and HX200V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50S was revealed 4 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm GFX 50S scores versus the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S over the Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm GFX 50S HX200V 
RevealedJanuary 2017May 2012Fresher by 58 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k922kClearer screen (+1438k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm GFX 50S

 HX200V Fujifilm GFX 50S 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm GFX 50S HX200V 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50S has got outside dimensions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50S against the HX200V.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 50S and HX200V is 59 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm GFX 50S and HX200V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50S having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will resolve more detail because of its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm GFX 50S is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Portrait photography details
Sony HX200V Portrait photography details
89
focusing manually
MP count great (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
45
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Street photography information
Sony HX200V Street photography information
72
tilting screen
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
51
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Sports photography advice
Sony HX200V Sports photography advice
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count great (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (450 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Travel photography details
Sony HX200V Travel photography details
64
weather sealing
includes focus by touch
MP count great (51 megapixels)
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
57
good battery (450 per charge)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (583g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape photography features
Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
MP count great (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (400 shots)
50
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
good battery (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
27
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50S and Sony HX200V
 Fujifilm GFX 50SSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 50S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-01-18 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip X Processor Pro BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 117 9
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 12 -
Crop factor 0.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,360 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 1.07x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 740g (1.63 pounds) 583g (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 148 x 94 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 400 pictures 450 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two Single
Retail pricing $5,499 $480