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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony WX300

Portability
54
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S205EXR
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony WX300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and WX300 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S200EXR was introduced 4 years before the WX300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S200EXR scores against the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Sony WX300

 S200EXR WX300 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 WX300 S200EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2013July 2009Fresher by 43 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony WX300

 S200EXR WX300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys outer measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S200EXR versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S200EXR vs the WX300.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and WX300 is 54 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and WX300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX300 will offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
45
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
36
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
more heavy than others in class (865 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
38
built-in flash
great zoom (436mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (865 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography details
Sony WX300 Landscape photography details
34
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.6")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging factors
Sony WX300 Vlogging factors
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (865g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (166g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony WX300
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also called as FinePix S205EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 865 grams (1.91 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-140 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $330