Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8200

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was brought out 12 months prior to the Fujifilm S8200 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades vs the Fujifilm S8200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4200 offers external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8200 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 and the Fujifilm S8200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8200 is 67 and 61 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8200.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8200 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.