FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX mini

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX mini, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and NX mini (1") use different sensor dimensions.

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The S200EXR was announced 5 years earlier than the NX mini and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S200EXR matches up against the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S200EXR features outer 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 Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S200EXR against the NX mini.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and NX mini is 54 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and NX mini.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX mini will deliver more detail with its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.