Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP200

Its time to look more closely at the Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP200 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S100 was brought out 15 months before the Fujifilm XP200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S100 matches up against the Fujifilm XP200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Fujifilm FinePix XP200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and Fujifilm XP200 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP200 has dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S100 vs the Fujifilm XP200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and Fujifilm XP200 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and Fujifilm XP200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S100 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm XP200 will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older S100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.