Casio EX-S5 vs Fujifilm F200EXR

Here is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-S5 and Fujifilm F200EXR, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-S5 was revealed 3 months earlier than the Fujifilm F200EXR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm F200EXR being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-S5 scores vs the Fujifilm F200EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F200EXR has sizing of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S5 and Fujifilm F200EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-S5 vs the Fujifilm F200EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and Fujifilm F200EXR is 97 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S5 and Fujifilm F200EXR.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-S5 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm F200EXR will render more detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.