Canon A3300 IS vs Fujifilm S4200

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A3300 IS and Fujifilm S4200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was released 12 months before the Fujifilm S4200 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon A3300 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A3300 IS grades against the Fujifilm S4200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4200 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A3300 IS vs the Fujifilm S4200.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and Fujifilm S4200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and Fujifilm S4200.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.