Canon S200 vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon S200 versus Fujifilm F900EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") have different sensor size.

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The S200 was brought out 13 months later than the Fujifilm F900EXR which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S200 scores vs the Fujifilm F900EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 & Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Fujifilm F900EXR has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S200 versus Fujifilm F900EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S200 against the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and Fujifilm F900EXR is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and Fujifilm F900EXR.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent S200 provides an edge in sensor tech.