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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S200EXR

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Superseded the Canon S95
  • Newer Model is Canon S110
FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix S205EXR
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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S200EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the S200EXR (12MP) is fairly close but the S100 (1/1.7") and S200EXR (1/1.6") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S100 was released 2 years later than the S200EXR and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon S100 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S100 scores versus the S200EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 S100 S200EXR 
IntroducedDecember 2011July 2009More recent by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Canon S100

 S200EXR S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and FujiFilm S200EXR

 S100 S200EXR 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S200EXR has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S100 compared to the S200EXR.

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S200EXR size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and S200EXR is 93 and 54 respectively.

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S200EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and S200EXR.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The S100 features the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher. The younger S100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S200EXR sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
45
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S100
Street photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
more heavy than competition in class (865g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S100
Sports photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
32
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography details
FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
38
has built in flash
very long reach (436mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (865g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S100
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
34
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging highlights
36
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (865 grams)
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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm S200EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and FujiFilm S200EXR
 Canon PowerShot S100FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
Also called as - FinePix S205EXR
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-12-22 2009-07-22
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 EXR
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.6"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 8 x 6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 48.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 24-120mm (5.0x) 31-436mm (14.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 gr (0.44 pounds) 865 gr (1.91 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L NP-140
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $429 $500