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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX20 IS
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX10 IS versus Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S4200 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX10 IS matches up against the Fujifilm S4200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Fujifilm S4200

 SX10 IS Fujifilm S4200 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon SX10 IS

 Fujifilm S4200 SX10 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S4200

 SX10 IS Fujifilm S4200 
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4200 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX10 IS versus Fujifilm S4200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX10 IS vs the Fujifilm S4200.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S4200 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S4200.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S4200 to produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
comes with face detect focusing
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (600g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography information
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built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (600g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
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pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S4200
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISFujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 543g (1.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Form of battery - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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