Canon S200 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Lets look much closer at the Canon S200 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") feature different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was revealed 3 years later than the Fujifilm F500 EXR and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S200 grades versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 and Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 has outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F500 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Canon S200 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S200 against the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher S200 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.