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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
Sony HX200V
(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
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm S9800 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was introduced 2 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up versus the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S9800 HX200V 
RevealedJanuary 2015May 2012Fresher by 33 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm S9800

 HX200V Fujifilm S9800 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm S9800 HX200V 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9800 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9800 versus Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 vs the HX200V.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and HX200V is 61 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and HX200V.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX200V Portrait photography advice
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography features
Sony HX200V Street photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
great battery (450 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
57
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (670 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
great battery (450 per charge)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (583g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography info
Sony HX200V Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
great battery (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
57
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
27
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (583g)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Sony HX200V
 Fujifilm S9800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 583g (1.29 lb)
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 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 300 pictures 450 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $480