Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8200
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Key Specs
(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
(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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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm S8200
Fujifilm S4200 | Fujifilm S8200 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Fujifilm S4200
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8200
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S4200-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8200 is 67 and 61 respectively.
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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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S4200-vs-Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | |
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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 |