FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony RX10 IV

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and RX10 IV (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was manufactured 9 years before the RX10 IV and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S200EXR grades against the RX10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR has outer dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S200EXR and the RX10 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and RX10 IV is 54 and 52 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and RX10 IV.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will provide extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S200EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.