FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony QX30

Here, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony QX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and QX30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was unveiled 6 years before the QX30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S200EXR matches up against the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys outside measurements 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 QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S200EXR against the QX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and QX30 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and QX30.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony QX30 will offer greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.