Fujifilm XP200 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm XP200 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was introduced 3 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades vs the SP-600 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP200 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP200 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP200 provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP200 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 and the SP-600 UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and SP-600 UZ is 90 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP200 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP200 to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP200 will have a benefit in sensor technology.