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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2007
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S5 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 4 years later than the Fujifilm S5 Pro and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores vs the Fujifilm S5 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2007Fresher by 55 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm S5 Pro Fujifilm S4200 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S5 Pro

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 comes with outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro has specifications of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S5 Pro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 67 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S4200 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm S4200 will give you extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S4200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography features
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (543 grams)
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (920g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4200
Sports photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography features
54
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
47
lighter than competition in class (920g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (6MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging advice
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (543 grams)
9
no video
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S5 Pro
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Released 2012-01-05 2007-07-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543g (1.20 pounds) 920g (2.03 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 448
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $548