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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
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Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as FinePix S205EXR
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and SH-2 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was introduced 6 years before the SH-2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S200EXR grades against the SH-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Olympus SH-2

 S200EXR SH-2 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 SH-2 S200EXR 
IntroducedMarch 2015July 2009Newer by 68 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Olympus SH-2

 S200EXR SH-2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about 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") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Olympus SH-2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S200EXR vs the SH-2.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and SH-2 is 54 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and SH-2.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SH-2 will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Street photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.6")
more heavy than competition (865 grams)
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than others in class (271g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography features
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography features
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built-in flash
great zoom (436mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (865g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery power (380 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (271g)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.6")
lack of Timelapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (865 grams)
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rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Olympus SH-2
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXROlympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Olympus Stylus SH-2
Also called FinePix S205EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2015-03-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 865 gr (1.91 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-140 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $399