Fujifilm F200EXR vs Fujifilm S8200

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Fujifilm S8200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8200 and that is a fairly significant 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 S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F200EXR matches up against the Fujifilm S8200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F200EXR enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8200 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Fujifilm S8200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR compared to the Fujifilm S8200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and Fujifilm S8200 is 93 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Fujifilm S8200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F200EXR using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm S8200 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.