Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX200V
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm S9800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Sony HX200V
Fujifilm S9800 | HX200V | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 33 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm S9800
HX200V | Fujifilm S9800 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony HX200V
Fujifilm S9800 | HX200V | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Fujifilm S9800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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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 |