FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony H50

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and H50 (9MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and H50 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The S200EXR was released 7 months later than the H50 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S200EXR grades against the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S200EXR features physical 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) whilst the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony H50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S200EXR and the H50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and H50 is 54 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and H50.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S200EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the FujiFilm S200EXR will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher S200EXR provides a benefit in sensor technology.