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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX720 HS
Fujifilm S4200
(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
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was launched 3 years later than the Fujifilm S4200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX710 HS scores against the Fujifilm S4200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Fujifilm S4200

 SX710 HS Fujifilm S4200 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon SX710 HS

 Fujifilm S4200 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm S4200

 SX710 HS Fujifilm S4200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4200 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS vs the Fujifilm S4200.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S4200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and Fujifilm S4200.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX710 HS to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography information
47
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (269g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4200
48
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competitors (269g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (543g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (269g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average (543g)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm S4200
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSFujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-01-05
Body design Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 543 grams (1.20 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $349 $200