Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S4200

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was launched 3 years after the Fujifilm S4200 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S4200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 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).

Check the Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX610 HS against the Fujifilm S4200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm S4200 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm S4200.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.