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Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
55
Imaging
67
Features
74
Overall
69
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon 5D MII
  • New Model is Canon 5D MIV
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon 5D MIII and Fujifilm S4200, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIII was manufactured 5 months after the Fujifilm S4200 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 5D MIII matches up versus the Fujifilm S4200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Fujifilm S4200

 5D MIII Fujifilm S4200 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon 5D MIII

 Fujifilm S4200 5D MIII 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Fujifilm S4200

 5D MIII Fujifilm S4200 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIII offers physical dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4200 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 5D MIII vs the Fujifilm S4200.

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIII and Fujifilm S4200 is 55 and 67 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIII and Fujifilm S4200.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 5D MIII will show extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (22MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
58
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Sports photography features
Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography features
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (22 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
low fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Travel photography information
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography information
51
weather proofing
resolution is good (22MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (950g)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (543 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography features
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (22MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIII
Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
27
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (543g)
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Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Fujifilm S4200
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark III Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-22 2012-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 22MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5760 x 3840 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Total lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950g (2.09 lb) 543g (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Pricing at release $2,780 $200