Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony TX30

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and TX30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was launched 5 years earlier than the TX30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F200EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F200EXR grades versus the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F200EXR provides external dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Sony TX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR and the TX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and TX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F200EXR and TX30.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F200EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX30 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR will be behind in sensor technology.