FujiFilm S200EXR vs Nikon S6500

In this write-up, we will be looking at the FujiFilm S200EXR and Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and S6500 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was launched 4 years before the S6500 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S200EXR matches up vs the S6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S200EXR has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S200EXR versus the S6500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and S6500 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and S6500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S6500 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.