Canon S200 vs FujiFilm S1600

Below, we are looking at the Canon S200 and FujiFilm S1600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is fairly close but the S200 (1/1.7") and S1600 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was revealed 4 years later than the S1600 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S200 matches up vs the S1600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 and FujiFilm FinePix S1600. The full galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and FujiFilm S1600 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 features physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the FujiFilm S1600 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Canon S200 and FujiFilm S1600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S200 and the S1600.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and S1600 is 93 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and S1600.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S200 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm S1600 will render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent S200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.