Fujifilm F200EXR vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F200EXR and Fujifilm S3 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was announced 4 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F200EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm F200EXR grades versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F200EXR has got external dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S3 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F200EXR and Fujifilm S3 Pro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR compared to the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F200EXR and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 93 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F200EXR with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F200EXR will produce greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F200EXR is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.