FujiFilm F70EXR vs Fujifilm S4200

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Fujifilm S4200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The F70EXR was revealed 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S4200 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the F70EXR scores against the Fujifilm S4200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4200 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Fujifilm S4200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the F70EXR and the Fujifilm S4200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and Fujifilm S4200 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and Fujifilm S4200.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm S4200 will give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.