Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4200
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Fujifilm S4200
SX10 IS | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon SX10 IS
Fujifilm S4200 | SX10 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S4200
SX10 IS | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $275 | $200 |