FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S4200

Here, we are looking at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is very well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was announced 17 months prior to the Fujifilm S4200 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the F300EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm S4200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4200 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Fujifilm S4200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the F300EXR compared to the Fujifilm S4200.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and Fujifilm S4200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and Fujifilm S4200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm S4200 will give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.