Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony S2100

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony S2100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and S2100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was unveiled 3 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades versus the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony S2100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the S2100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and S2100.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F900EXR will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F900EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.