FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX1

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and NX1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200EXR was announced 6 years prior to the NX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S200EXR grades against the NX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Samsung NX1. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR provides outer measurements 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 Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S200EXR vs the NX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and NX1 is 54 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and NX1.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200EXR with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX1 will produce more detail with its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.