Fujifilm F200EXR vs Fujifilm SL300

The following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Fujifilm SL300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was announced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm SL300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F200EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F200EXR grades against the Fujifilm SL300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR & Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery & Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F200EXR features external measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL300 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR vs the Fujifilm SL300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F200EXR and Fujifilm SL300 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F200EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm SL300 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.