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Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Additionally Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Earlier Model is Canon T7i
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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
Photography Glossary

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon T8i versus Fujifilm S4200, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the T8i (APS-C) and Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The T8i was introduced 8 years later than the Fujifilm S4200 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the T8i scores vs the Fujifilm S4200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Fujifilm S4200

 T8i Fujifilm S4200 
IntroducedFebruary 2020January 2012Fresher by 99 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon T8i

 Fujifilm S4200 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Fujifilm S4200

 T8i Fujifilm S4200 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon T8i has got physical measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4200 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T8i versus Fujifilm S4200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the T8i compared to the Fujifilm S4200.

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T8i and Fujifilm S4200 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T8i and Fujifilm S4200.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The T8i using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon T8i will offer you extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent T8i should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
36
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography details
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography details
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography details
Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography details
76
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (800 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T8i
Travel photography with Fujifilm S4200
80
better than average battery pack (800 per charge)
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (543 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (800 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging details
Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging details
74
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
lack of image stabilization
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (543 grams)
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Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Fujifilm S4200
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iFujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Also called as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2020-02-12 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Total lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 97 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515g (1.14 lbs) 543g (1.20 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 800 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $750 $200