FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung ST80

In this article, we are looking at the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Samsung ST80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and ST80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S200EXR was revealed 5 months before the ST80 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S200EXR grades vs the ST80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Samsung ST80. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR provides outside dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Samsung ST80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S200EXR and the ST80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and ST80 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and ST80.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S200EXR having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST80 will provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.