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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S9200

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S9200 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S9200 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S9200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was released 24 months before the Fujifilm S9200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades vs the Fujifilm S9200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm S9200

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm S9200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm S9200 Fujifilm S4200 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S9200

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm S9200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S9200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 enjoys external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9200 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S9200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 and the Fujifilm S9200.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S9200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S9200 is 67 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S9200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S9200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S9200.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9200 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S9200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4200
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9200
35
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S9200 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (543g)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography details
54
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (543g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9200
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging info
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
26
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (670 grams)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S9200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S9200
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Fujifilm FinePix S9200
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Fujifilm FinePix S9200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543g (1.20 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
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 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 images 500 images
Battery style AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 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, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $300