FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony WX9

On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and WX9 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200EXR was unveiled 17 months before the WX9 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the S200EXR grades vs the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony WX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S200EXR vs the WX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and WX9 is 54 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and WX9.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony WX9 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.