Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro was introduced in August 2002 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 1.8" 117k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 2.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Highlights

      • 20.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/125 sec
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Fujifilm S2 Pro
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200.

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Environmental Sealing vs

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      Fujifilm S3 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S1 Pro
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      APS-C

      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Fujifilm S1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 MP

      Fujifilm IS Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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      Medium format

      50 MP

      Sony a7R V
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Panasonic FZ1000 II
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-T10
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Panasonic ZS70
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Sony H200
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 over Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro.

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 6 Megapixel vs 20.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4256 x 2848 vs 5184 x 2920
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 1.8" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 117k dot vs 460k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Lighter 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz) vs 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Sony H300
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony H400
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen117k dot460k dot
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a 1.8" screen with 117k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 92% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 356.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 features a 20.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro can take pictures up to 4256 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3024 x 2016, 2304 x 1536, 1440 x 960 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 can take pictures up to 5184 x 2920 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5184 x 3888, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 240 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro has a single SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I/II card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 has a single MS Duo / MS PRO Duo /SD /SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro, and up to 1/1500 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro can shoot continuously up to 2.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 15.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and 6.80 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro also accepts external flash. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/125 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro body has dimensions of 142 x 131 x 80 mm (5.59 x 5.16 x 3.15") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 body has dimensions of 123 x 83 x 87 mm (4.84 x 3.27 x 3.43"). Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro weighs 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 weighs 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

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      123 mm

      83 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      GOOD
      73
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      POOR
      51
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/125 sec
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 and give them scores of 55 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      OVERALL
      55
      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      POOR
      53
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/125 sec
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 1.8"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 117k dot
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      BAD
      34
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      46
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200

      GOOD
      77
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots


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