FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SH-1

In this article, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and SH-1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The S200EXR was launched 5 years before the SH-1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S200EXR matches up against the SH-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys external measurements 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 SH-1 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S200EXR and the SH-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and SH-1 is 54 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and SH-1.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SH-1 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S200EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.