FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony WX30

Here is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and WX30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S200EXR was revealed 24 months earlier than the WX30 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S200EXR grades versus the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S200EXR has external measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S200EXR compared to the WX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and WX30 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and WX30.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX30 will give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.