Casio EX-ZR700 vs FujiFilm S200EXR

Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR700 and FujiFilm S200EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and S200EXR (12MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and S200EXR (1/1.6") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-ZR700 was announced 3 years later than the S200EXR and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-ZR700 matches up vs the S200EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S200EXR has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the S200EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and S200EXR is 91 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and S200EXR.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Casio EX-ZR700 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR700 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.