Fujifilm X70 vs Sony H200

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X70 and Sony H200, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X70 was launched 3 years later than the H200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X70 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X70 grades against the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X70 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X70 comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X70 and Sony H200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X70 vs the H200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X70 and H200 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X70 and H200.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X70 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H200 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X70 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.