Canon 1D MIV vs Fujifilm S4200

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon 1D MIV and Fujifilm S4200, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the 1D MIV (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is very similar but the 1D MIV (APS-H) and Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1D MIV was announced 22 months before the Fujifilm S4200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D MIV being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the 1D MIV grades against the Fujifilm S4200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1D MIV Gallery and Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 1D MIV has external measurements of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4200 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

See the Canon 1D MIV and Fujifilm S4200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1D MIV versus the Fujifilm S4200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MIV and Fujifilm S4200 is 51 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D MIV and Fujifilm S4200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIV using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 1D MIV will offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 1D MIV is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.