FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX3000

In this article, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX3000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and NX3000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was launched 5 years earlier than the NX3000 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S200EXR scores against the NX3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S200EXR offers outside measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung NX3000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S200EXR vs the NX3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and NX3000 is 54 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and NX3000.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S200EXR because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.