Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony HX30V

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm F200EXR and Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and HX30V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was introduced 3 years before the HX30V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F200EXR matches up against the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F200EXR provides outer measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F200EXR and Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR against the HX30V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F200EXR and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F200EXR and HX30V.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F200EXR having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX30V will give more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.