FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony H300

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and H300 (20MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and H300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was unveiled 5 years before the H300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S200EXR matches up against the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR has got outside measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S200EXR compared to the H300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and H300 is 54 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and H300.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H300 will give extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.