FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung MV800

Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung MV800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and MV800 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The S200EXR was brought out 3 years before the MV800 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S200EXR grades vs the MV800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Samsung MV800. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys outside 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 Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S200EXR and Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S200EXR versus the MV800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and MV800 is 54 and 97 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and MV800.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung MV800 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.