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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(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
Fujifilm S8500
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm S8500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm S8500 Fujifilm S4200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8500

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm S8500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
32
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4200
Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (543g)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4200
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8500
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography advice
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (543g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
52
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1104mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8500
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Fujifilm FinePix S8500
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