FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony HX80

Following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and HX80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The S200EXR was brought out 7 years earlier than the HX80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S200EXR matches up against the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR has external 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 Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S200EXR and the HX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and HX80 is 54 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200EXR and HX80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S200EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX80 will result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.