Fujifilm XP200 Review

Name: Fujifilm FinePix XP200
Brand: Fujifilm

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Main Features

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400

28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

3.0fps continuous shooting

Built-in Wireless

232g. 116 x 71 x 30 mm

Weather Sealed Body

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Fujifilm XP200 Overview

Launched in March 2013 , Fujifilm FinePix XP200 is a 16.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather sealed body and 5.0x zoom 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 lens.

Fujifilm XP200 Review - Click for Table of Contents

Overview
Pros and Cons
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Video
Other Features
Lens
Photography Type Scores
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed Specifications

Fujifilm XP200 is a member of Fujifilm's Waterproof class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

Fujifilm Waterproof Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Max FPS	Dimensions	Weight
Fujifilm XP130 Compare	2018	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	10.0 fps	110 x 71 x 28mm	207g
Fujifilm XP120 Compare	2017	16.0MP - 1/2.3	10.0 fps	110 x 71 x 28mm	203g
Fujifilm XP90 Compare	2016	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	10.0 fps	110 x 71 x 28mm	203g
Fujifilm XP80 Compare	2015	16.0MP - 1/2.3'	10.0 fps	104 x 67 x 26mm	179g
Fujifilm XP70 Compare	2014	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	10.0 fps	104 x 67 x 26mm	179g

Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
Fujifilm XP130 vs XP120 vs XP90 vs XP80 vs XP70

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Fujifilm XP200 PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Fujifilm XP200 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

PROs

Water Proof

Shock Proof

Freeze Proof

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)

Image Stabilization

Full HD Video

920k dots LCD Resolution

232g Light Body

Environmental Sealing

39 MB Internal Storage

3D Shooting Capability

Panorama Shooting

360fps High Speed Video

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CONs

No Articulating Screen

No External Flash Shoe

No Touch Screen

No Built-in Viewfinder

No RAW Shooting

No Face Detection Focusing

Only Unknown Focus Points

Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps

No Manual Focusing

No Manual Exposure

Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90

Slow Lens at Tele: f4.90

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Fujifilm XP200 Physical Specs

Fujifilm XP200 weighs 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz) and has external dimensions of 116 x 71 x 30 mm (4.57 x 2.8 x 1.18″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Fujifilm XP200 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 30mm, it has an average thickness.

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Here is the front and top view image of Fujifilm XP200 with the dimensions:

Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Fujifilm XP200 Camera Body

In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Fujifilm XP200, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.

Physical size of the Fujifilm XP200 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Fujifilm XP200 with its main competitors:

Fujifilm XP200 Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Weight	vs XP200	Thickness	vs XP200
Fujifilm XP130 Compare	207g	25g lighter	28mm	2mm thinner
Fujifilm XP120 Compare	203g	29g lighter	28mm	2mm thinner
Fujifilm XP90 Compare	203g	29g lighter	28mm	2mm thinner
Fujifilm XP70 Compare	179g	53g lighter	26mm	4mm thinner
Fujifilm XP80 Compare	179g	53g lighter	26mm	4mm thinner
Fujifilm XP60 Compare	183g	49g lighter	26mm	4mm thinner
Fujifilm XP150 Compare	205g	27g lighter	27mm	3mm thinner
Olympus TG-4 Compare	247g	15g heavier	31mm	1mm thicker

Weather Sealing

Fujifilm XP200 has environmental sealings (waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, freezeproof)

Fujifilm XP200 Lens

Fujifilm XP200 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 28mm and 140mm reach on tele gives a lot of flexibility and satisfy most of your needs.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

XP200

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

XP200

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

With a max aperture of f3.90 at 28mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end and neither at tele end with its f4.90.

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

XP200

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

XP200

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

XP200 is equipped with Sensor-shift image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.

Fujifilm XP200 Sensor and Photography Features

Fujifilm XP200 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. XP200 has a native ISO range of 100 - 6400 but unfortunately, Fujifilm XP200 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider or in the same price range.

Fujifilm XP200 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero11 Black with its 27.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Fujifilm XP200 vs GoPro Hero11 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Waterproof cameras list.

Let's look at how the size of the Fujifilm XP200's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

Comparison image of Fujifilm XP200 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

Fujifilm XP200 LCD

Fujifilm XP200 has a Fixed Type 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 920k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

Unfortunately Fujifilm FinePix XP200 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Waterproof Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.

XP200 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder.

Fujifilm XP200 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

Thanks to the built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity feature, Fujifilm XP200 lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.

You can connect XP200 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

Fujifilm XP200 Battery

Fujifilm XP200 is powered by NP-50A battery which provides a battery life of 300 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 256 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

Battery Life Comparison in Waterproof Cameras

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Olympus TG-4 with its 380shots is the model with longest battery life among Waterproof cameras. Check the comparison of Fujifilm XP200 vs Olympus TG-4 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Waterproof cameras list.

Fujifilm XP200 Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Fujifilm XP130 Compare	1920 x 1080	240shots	Yes	Yes	No
Fujifilm XP120 Compare	1920 x 1080	210shots	Yes	No	No
Fujifilm XP90 Compare	1920 x 1080	210shots	Yes	No	No
Fujifilm XP70 Compare	1920 x 1080	210shots	Yes	No	No
Fujifilm XP80 Compare	1920 x 1080	210shots	Yes	No	No
Fujifilm XP60 Compare	1920 x 1080	shots	No	No	No
Fujifilm XP150 Compare	1920 x 1080	300shots	No	No	No
Olympus TG-4 Compare	1920 x 1080	380shots	Yes	No	No

Fujifilm XP200 Video Features

With Fujifilm XP200, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps and save in and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Fujifilm XP200 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

High-Speed Video

XP200 features a high speed mode where it captures videos at 360fps which helps to create slow motion videos. If you shoot a video at a frame rate of 360fps and play it back at 24fps, the video will be 15x slower and longer than normal.

Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

Fujifilm FinePix XP200 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. On the other hand, Fujifilm XP200 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range.

Fujifilm XP200 Other Features

Max Shutter speed

Fujifilm XP200 can shoot continuously at max speed of 3 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

Flash

Unfortunately XP200 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

Focusing

Fujifilm XP200 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

What type of Photography is Fujifilm XP200 Good for?

In this section, we review and score Fujifilm XP200 in 5 different photography areas.

Fujifilm XP200 for Portrait Photography

Fujifilm XP200 has a score of 22 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theXP200.

Image Stabilization

Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm XP200 for Portrait Photography

Fujifilm XP200 for Street Photography

Fujifilm XP200 has a score of 53 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Street Photography list.

Live-view
Image Stabilization

28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small Body

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm XP200 for Street Photography

Fujifilm XP200 for Sports Photography

Fujifilm XP200 has a score of 23 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theXP200.

Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Image Stabilization

Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm XP200 for Sports Photography

Fujifilm XP200 for Daily Photography

Fujifilm XP200 has a score of 54 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Daily Photography list.

Compact Body
232g

Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm XP200 for Daily Photography

Fujifilm XP200 for Landscape Photography

Fujifilm XP200 has a score of 21 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theXP200.

28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings

Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP

Read the details of how we scored Fujifilm XP200 for Landscape Photography

Fujifilm XP200 Alternatives

In this section, we analyse how Fujifilm XP200 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.

Read a more detailed analysis of Fujifilm XP200 alternatives.

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Fujifilm XP200 Conclusion and Scores

Currently, Fujifilm XP200 has an Overall Score of 44/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Fujifilm FinePix XP200 is ranked #96 out of 631 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Waterproof), and ranked #597 out of 1259 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

#597 out of 1259 in Top Ranking Cameras
#96 out of 631 in Top Ranking Waterproof Cameras
#25 out of 76 in Top Ranking Waterproof Cameras
#148 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
#64 out of 76 in Lightest Waterproof Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(232g)
#287 out of 918 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fujifilm XP200

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is the Fujifilm XP200 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
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Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Fujifilm
Model	Fujifilm FinePix XP200
Announced	2013-03-22
Body Type	Compact
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens
Number of Lenses
Lens Focal Range	28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range	n/a
Screen
Screen Type	Fixed Type
Screen Technology	TFT color LCD monitor
Screen Size	3.00"
Screen Resolution	920k dots
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification	n/a
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed	4s
Max Mechanical Shutter Speed	1/2000s
Max Continuous Shooting	3.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation	n/a
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	3.10 m
Flash Modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested
DxO Color Depth	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested
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Sensor
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	1/2.3-inch
Sensor Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor Area	28.07mm²
Sensor Resolution	16 megapixels
Max Image Resolution	4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO	6,400
Min Native ISO	100
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	Unknown
Number of Cross Focus Points	0
Video Features
Video Resolutions	1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight	232g
Physical Dimensions	116 x 71 x 30mm
Battery Life	300 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack
Battery Model	NP-50A
Other Features
Self Timer	Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer)
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None
Storage Type	SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage Slots	1