Fujifilm F200EXR vs Nikon S6000

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and S6000 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was announced 9 months earlier than the S6000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm F200EXR grades against the S6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR and Nikon Coolpix S6000. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery and Nikon S6000 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F200EXR has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S6000 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Nikon S6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR vs the S6000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F200EXR and S6000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F200EXR and S6000.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F200EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S6000 will give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.