Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S4200

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was launched 13 months later than the Fujifilm S4200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR scores versus the Fujifilm S4200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR comes with physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4200 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus the Fujifilm S4200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S4200 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Fujifilm S4200.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS50 EXR should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.