FujiFilm S200EXR vs Fujifilm JX500

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Fujifilm JX500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S200EXR was revealed 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm JX500 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S200EXR grades vs the Fujifilm JX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Fujifilm JX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S200EXR against the Fujifilm JX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and Fujifilm JX500 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and Fujifilm JX500.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm JX500 will resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.