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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon B500

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as FinePix S205EXR
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon B500 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm S200EXR and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and B500 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and B500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was announced 7 years before the B500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the S200EXR matches up against the B500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Nikon B500

 S200EXR B500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 B500 S200EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2016July 2009Fresher by 80 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Nikon B500

 S200EXR B500 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S200EXR comes with outer measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Nikon B500 has measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S200EXR and Nikon B500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S200EXR and the B500.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and B500 is 54 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and B500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon B500 will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S200EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography advice
Nikon B500 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.6")
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good MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography advice
Nikon B500 Street photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.6")
heavier than competition (865g)
52
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (541g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Sports photography with Nikon B500
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excellent zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.6")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
great reach (436mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (865 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good battery (600 shots)
connects via bluetooth
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (900mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (541g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography info
Nikon B500 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.6")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (600 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S200EXR
Vlogging with Nikon B500
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (865g)
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quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (541g)
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Nikon B500
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Nikon Coolpix B500
Also called as FinePix S205EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 865 grams (1.91 lbs) 541 grams (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 600 photographs
Battery format - AA
Battery model NP-140 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $300