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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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
  • Launched May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and HX200V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was brought out 5 months prior to the HX200V so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades vs the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm X-S1 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm X-S1

 HX200V Fujifilm X-S1 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm X-S1 HX200V 
LaunchedNovember 2011May 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers outside measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony HX200V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 against the HX200V.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX200V is 52 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX200V.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX200V will resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography features
Sony HX200V Portrait photography features
46
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography advice
Sony HX200V Street photography advice
52
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (920 grams)
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography information
Sony HX200V Sports photography information
44
excellent zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (450 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography advice
Sony HX200V Travel photography advice
43
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (920g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
better than average battery (450 per charge)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography features
Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
missing Time Lapse recording
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
better than average battery (450 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging factors
Sony HX200V Vlogging factors
26
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (920g)
27
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (583g)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony HX200V
 Fujifilm X-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-11-24 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920g (2.03 pounds) 583g (1.29 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $480