Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4200
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Canon SX710 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
- 25-750mm (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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Fujifilm S4200
SX710 HS | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 37 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon SX710 HS
Fujifilm S4200 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Fujifilm S4200
SX710 HS | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | |
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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 |