Fujifilm F200EXR vs Fujifilm S8600

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Fujifilm S8600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and Fujifilm S8600 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was revealed 5 years prior to the Fujifilm S8600 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F200EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F200EXR matches up against the Fujifilm S8600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F200EXR provides exterior measurements 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 S8600 has dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR and the Fujifilm S8600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F200EXR and Fujifilm S8600 is 93 and 76 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F200EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm S8600 will show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.