FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony W550

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Sony W550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very well matched but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and W550 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was announced 24 months earlier than the W550 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S200EXR grades against the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S200EXR features external dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Sony W550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S200EXR against the W550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and W550 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and W550.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S200EXR with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W550 will give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.