FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very well matched but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The S200EXR was manufactured 7 months later than the SP-565UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S200EXR scores against the SP-565UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR has got outer dimensions 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 Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S200EXR against the SP-565UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and SP-565UZ is 54 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and SP-565UZ.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm S200EXR will give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer S200EXR provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.