Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony A7 II

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus Sony A7 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm JZ200 (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was announced 3 years prior to the A7 II and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm JZ200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up vs the A7 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ200 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 against the A7 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and A7 II is 95 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and A7 II.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JZ200 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7 II will deliver greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.