FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR

The following is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm S200EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The S200EXR was launched 19 months before the SZ-30MR which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S200EXR matches up vs the SZ-30MR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S200EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S200EXR and Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S200EXR versus the SZ-30MR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and SZ-30MR is 54 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and SZ-30MR.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SZ-30MR will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.