Fujifilm F200EXR vs Sony A58

The following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and A58 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was revealed 5 years earlier than the A58 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F200EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F200EXR scores vs the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR & Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F200EXR features exterior measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F200EXR versus Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR and the A58.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F200EXR and A58 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F200EXR and A58.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F200EXR with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A58 will show extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F200EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.