Clicky

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX50 HS
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2012
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX60 HS versus Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The SX60 HS was revealed 2 years later than the Fujifilm S4200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX60 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S4200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Fujifilm S4200

 SX60 HS Fujifilm S4200 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2012More recent by 33 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon SX60 HS

 Fujifilm S4200 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm S4200

 SX60 HS Fujifilm S4200 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS provides exterior dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4200 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

See the Canon SX60 HS versus Fujifilm S4200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX60 HS versus the Fujifilm S4200.

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and Fujifilm S4200 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and Fujifilm S4200.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX60 HS to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography info
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
36
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography features
56
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (650g)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography info
53
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography features
57
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (650g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
54
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (543g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX60 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
52
manual focus
fairly wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging details
62
fairly wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (650g)
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (543 grams)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon SX60 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Fujifilm S4200
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSFujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-16 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.4fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 gr (1.43 lb) 543 gr (1.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $549 $200