FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SZ-15

The following is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and SZ-15 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The S200EXR was introduced 4 years before the SZ-15 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S200EXR matches up against the SZ-15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Olympus SZ-15. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys outer dimensions 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 Olympus SZ-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Olympus SZ-15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S200EXR against the SZ-15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and SZ-15 is 54 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and SZ-15.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SZ-15 will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.