Canon 1000D vs FujiFilm S200EXR

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 1000D and FujiFilm S200EXR, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the S200EXR (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 1000D (APS-C) and S200EXR (1/1.6") posses different sensor measurements.

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The 1000D was launched 12 months before the S200EXR which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1000D matches up against the S200EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1000D & FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1000D Gallery & FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1000D offers physical measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S200EXR has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 1000D and the S200EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and S200EXR is 70 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1000D and S200EXR.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1000D due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the FujiFilm S200EXR will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1000D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.