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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4200 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1770
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1600 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the Fujifilm S4200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S1600 scores versus the Fujifilm S4200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Fujifilm S4200

 S1600 Fujifilm S4200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the FujiFilm S1600

 Fujifilm S4200 S1600 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S4200

 S1600 Fujifilm S4200 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4200 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S1600 vs the Fujifilm S4200.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and Fujifilm S4200 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and Fujifilm S4200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S4200 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S1600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography features
55
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography advice
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging features
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average (543 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Fujifilm S4200
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Fujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Also referred to as FinePix S1770 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 543 gr (1.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 - 300 shots
Battery type - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $200