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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8600 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up versus the Fujifilm S8600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm S8600

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm S8600 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Fujifilm S4200

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8600 Fujifilm S4200 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8600

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm S8600 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 provides physical 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) whilst the Fujifilm S8600 has sizing of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the Fujifilm S8600.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8600 is 67 and 76 respectively.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8600.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8600 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
 Fujifilm S8600 as a Portrait photography camera
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 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
37
 resolution is good (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography features
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography features
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 heavier than competition (543 grams)
49
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography advice
47
 excellent zoom range (24-576mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
 great zoom range (25-900mm  36.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography advice
54
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (576mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (543g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
 better than average battery life (410 shots)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long zoom (900mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8600
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 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (410 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging features
24
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic port
 heavier than competition (543g)
27
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S8600
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Fujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lbs) 450 grams (0.99 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 410 shots
Battery form AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $200