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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8200 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 S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm S8200

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm S8200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm S8200 Fujifilm S4200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8200

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm S8200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography factors
Fujifilm S8200 Street photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (543g)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4200
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8200
54
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (543g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging information
Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging information
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (543g)
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8200
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Fujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 grams (1.20 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $450