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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S4800 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was released 13 months prior to the Fujifilm S4800 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades against the Fujifilm S4800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm S4800

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm S4800 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm S4800 Fujifilm S4200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S4800

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm S4800 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 features physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4800 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S4800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the Fujifilm S4800.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S4800 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S4800.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S4800 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4200
Street photography with Fujifilm S4800
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (543 grams)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (518g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4200
Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (543g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (518 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (543g)
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (518g)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S4800
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Fujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-01-30
Body design 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lb) 518 gr (1.14 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $229