Fujifilm XP200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Comparison

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Fujifilm XP200

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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12 MP | 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm XP200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Fujifilm XP200, which was introduced in March 2013 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Olympus XZ-2 iHS, which was introduced in December 2012 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch sensor. There is only 3 months difference between XP200 and XZ-2 iHS so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm XP200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm XP200 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-03-22

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400

28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

3 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

360fps High-Speed Video

Built-in Wireless

232g. 116 x 71 x 30 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-12-18

12MP - 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800

28-112 mm F1.8-2.5 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Tilting Screen

Unknown continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

346g. 113 x 65 x 48 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm XP200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP200 over Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected	Better connectivity
Max Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 12 MP	33% more pixels
Weight	232 g vs 346 g	114 g lighter
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Focal Length - Tele	140mm vs 112mm	28 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	5× vs 4x	more flexible focal coverage

Reasons to choose Olympus XZ-2 iHS over Fujifilm FinePix XP200

LCD Screen	Tilting vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max ISO	12.800 vs 6.400	100% higher Max ISO
Battery Life	340 shots vs 300 shots	40 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Max Aperture - Wide	1.80 vs 3.90	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.50 vs 4.90	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	8.6m vs 3.1m	5.5m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area	3.52µm² vs 1.76µm²	100% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Built-in ND Filter	Yes vs No	Use larger aperture under strong light

Common Strengths of Fujifilm FinePix XP200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
LCD Screen Resolution	920k dots vs 920k dots	High resolution screens

Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm FinePix XP200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Fujifilm XP200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm XP200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm XP200 has external dimensions of 116 x 71 x 30 mm (4.57 x 2.8 x 1.18″) and weighs 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz) (including batteries). Olympus XZ-2 iHS has external dimensions of 113 x 65 x 48 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 1.89″) and weighs 346 g (0.76 lb / 12.20 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm XP200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. Olympus XZ-2 iHS is 3mm narrower and 6mm shorter than Fujifilm XP200 but it is also 18mm thicker.

Comparison image of Fujifilm XP200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm XP200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS.

Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm XP200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm XP200 is significantly lighter (114g ) than the Olympus XZ-2 iHS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

XP200

XZ-2 iHS

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

XP200

XZ-2 iHS

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm XP200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Olympus XZ-2 iHS features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Fujifilm XP200 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to XZ-2 iHS.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Olympus XZ-2 iHS has a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the XP200 and XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm XP200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Cameras

As seen above, Olympus XZ-2 iHS has a 1.5x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm XP200. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5× zoom lens whereas Olympus XZ-2 iHS features a 28-112 mm F1.8-2.5 4x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Olympus XZ-2 iHS is faster than Fujifilm XP200 at this focal length. On the tele end, Fujifilm XP200 has 28mm longer reach than the Olympus XZ-2 iHS. However, with a max aperture of f2.50, Olympus XZ-2 iHS is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

XP200

XZ-2 iHS

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

XP200

XZ-2 iHS

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

XP200

XZ-2 iHS

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

XP200

XZ-2 iHS

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Fujifilm XP200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm XP200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm XP200 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-2 iHS for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm XP200 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus XZ-2 iHS for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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Fujifilm XP200 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-2 iHS for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Unknown Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
35 Focus Points
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
112 mm Tele Lens
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Fujifilm XP200 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Olympus XZ-2 iHS for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
232g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
346g
Body Thickness 48mm
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Fujifilm XP200 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus XZ-2 iHS for Landscape Photography

POOR

28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm XP200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm XP200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS scores compare:

Fujifilm XP200

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #90 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #552 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #8 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #290 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Olympus XZ-2 iHS is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm XP200 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Fujifilm XP200. Otherwise, Olympus XZ-2 iHS is the better camera overall.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Fujifilm XP200 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Fujifilm FinePix XP200	Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Brand	Fujifilm	Olympus
Announced	2013-03-22	2012-12-18
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/1.7-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area	28.07mm²	41.52mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	3968 x 2976
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	35
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-140 mm (5×)	28-112 mm (4x)
Max Aperture	F3.9-4.9	F1.8-2.5
Macro Focus Range	n/a	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Tilting
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	920k dots	920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Electronic (optional)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	3.10 m	8.60 m (ISO 800)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	3.0 fps	n/a
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	232g	346g
Dimensions	116 x 71 x 30mm	113 x 65 x 48mm
Battery Life	300 shots	340 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	49
DxO Color Depth	not tested	20.4
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	11.3
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	216
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