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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX210 IS versus Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX210 IS was launched 18 months before the Fujifilm S4200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S4200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Fujifilm S4200

 SX210 IS Fujifilm S4200 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon SX210 IS

 Fujifilm S4200 SX210 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm S4200

 SX210 IS Fujifilm S4200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4200 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX210 IS versus Fujifilm S4200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the Fujifilm S4200.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm S4200 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm S4200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography info
38
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S4200
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S4200
68
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (543 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average (543 grams)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm S4200
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISFujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 220g (0.49 pounds) 543g (1.20 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Battery type - AA
Battery model NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $226 $200