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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2012
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm S4200 versus Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 3 years later than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up versus the Fujifilm S8100fd with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm S8100fd Fujifilm S4200 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8100fd

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 enjoys exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8100fd has specifications of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S4200 versus Fujifilm S8100fd in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 67 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm S4200 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S4200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography factors
36
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (543g)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography info
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (543g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging info
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (543 grams)
24
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lb) 405 gr (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $300