Fujifilm F200EXR vs Fujifilm XP200

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Fujifilm XP200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and Fujifilm XP200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was brought out 4 years prior to the Fujifilm XP200 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F200EXR scores vs the Fujifilm XP200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR & Fujifilm FinePix XP200. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery & Fujifilm XP200 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F200EXR has got outside 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) and the Fujifilm XP200 has measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR and the Fujifilm XP200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F200EXR and Fujifilm XP200 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Fujifilm XP200.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F200EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm XP200 will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.