FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S200EXR

Below is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S200EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the S200EXR (12MP) is fairly close but the JZ300 (1/2.3") and S200EXR (1/1.6") boast different sensor size.

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The JZ300 was launched 7 months later than the S200EXR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the JZ300 matches up vs the S200EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ300 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the FujiFilm S200EXR has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ300 vs FujiFilm S200EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the JZ300 against the S200EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and S200EXR is 93 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and S200EXR.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The JZ300 features the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The fresher JZ300 provides an advantage in sensor tech.