Reasons to choose FinePix F605EXR
Released in 2011, FinePix F605EXR has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 201 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix F605EXR
vs Fujifilm FinePix S205EXR
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
FinePix F605EXR48 mm²
FinePix S205EXR- Area ratio
- 1.56:1
- Absolute difference
- 17 mm²
- Relative difference
- 56.3%
The FinePix S205EXR has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix F605EXRMetricFinePix S205EXR
16 MPEffective pixels12 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor8 × 6
1.39 µmPixel pitch2 µm
1.92 µm²Pixel area4 µm²
52.08 MP/cm²Pixel density25 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor4.33
—Maximum video—
201 gWeight865 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-ion NP-140 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix S205EXR has the larger sensor area. The FinePix F605EXR has the lighter body. The FinePix F605EXR has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix F605EXR is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix S205EXR
Released in 2009, FinePix S205EXR has about 48 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 865 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.