Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8500
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2013
Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 12 months before the Fujifilm S8500 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up vs the Fujifilm S8500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm S8500
Fujifilm S4200 | Fujifilm S8500 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm S4200
Fujifilm S8500 | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8500
Fujifilm S4200 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4200 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 and the Fujifilm S8500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8500 is 67 and 61 respectively.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8500.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S8500 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 24-1104mm (46.0x) |
Largest 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 display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/7000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 543g (1.20 lb) | 670g (1.48 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | - |
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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $500 |