FujiFilm S200EXR vs Fujifilm S8600

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S200EXR was launched 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8600 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S200EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm S8600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR has got outer measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8600 has proportions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Fujifilm S8600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S200EXR compared to the Fujifilm S8600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and Fujifilm S8600 is 54 and 76 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm S8600 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.