FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony WX500

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and WX500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was revealed 6 years before the WX500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S200EXR matches up vs the WX500 with regard 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-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys physical measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony WX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S200EXR vs the WX500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S200EXR and WX500 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200EXR and WX500.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony WX500 will render greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S200EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.