Fujifilm S9200 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S9200 versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S9200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S9200 was announced 2 years later than the Fujifilm X-S1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 and Fujifilm X-S1. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9200 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S1 has dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S9200 versus Fujifilm X-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 compared to the Fujifilm X-S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 61 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9200 and Fujifilm X-S1.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S9200 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm S9200 will give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.