Reasons to choose FinePix S205EXR
Released in 2009, FinePix S205EXR has about 48 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 865 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix S205EXR
vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S800
VS
Sensor area
48 mm²
FinePix S205EXR38 mm²
Cyber-shot DSC-S800- Area ratio
- 1.27:1
- Absolute difference
- 10 mm²
- Relative difference
- 26.7%
The FinePix S205EXR has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix S205EXRMetricCyber-shot DSC-S800
12 MPEffective pixels8.1 MP
8 × 6Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2 µmPixel pitch2.16 µm
4 µm²Pixel area4.68 µm²
25 MP/cm²Pixel density21.37 MP/cm²
4.33Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
865 gWeight245 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Lithium-ion NP-140 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix S205EXR has the larger sensor area. The Cyber-shot DSC-S800 has the lighter body. The FinePix S205EXR has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix S205EXR is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Cyber-shot DSC-S800
Released in 2007, Cyber-shot DSC-S800 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 245 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.