FujiFilm S200EXR vs Samsung WB850F

Here is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and WB850F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was revealed 3 years prior to the WB850F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S200EXR grades against the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR offers physical 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 WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Samsung WB850F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S200EXR and the WB850F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and WB850F is 54 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB850F will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.