Fujifilm F770EXR vs Fujifilm S4200

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm F770EXR and Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was introduced within a month of the Fujifilm S4200 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F770EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F770EXR grades versus the Fujifilm S4200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4200 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F770EXR and Fujifilm S4200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR versus the Fujifilm S4200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F770EXR and Fujifilm S4200 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Fujifilm S4200.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F770EXR using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F770EXR will resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively.