Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S4200
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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Launched May 2016
(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
- Announced January 2012

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX620 HS was revealed 4 years later than the Fujifilm S4200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S4200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Fujifilm S4200
SX620 HS | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Announced | May 2016 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 53 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon SX620 HS
Fujifilm S4200 | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Fujifilm S4200
SX620 HS | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4200 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).
Check the Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS against the Fujifilm S4200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and Fujifilm S4200 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and Fujifilm S4200.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-05-10 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | 24-576mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.5 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182g (0.40 pounds) | 543g (1.20 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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 | 295 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $279 | $200 |