Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T500

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 12 months before the Fujifilm T500 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores vs the Fujifilm T500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Fujifilm FinePix T500. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Fujifilm T500 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 features physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Fujifilm T500 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the Fujifilm T500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm T500 is 67 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm T500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm T500 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.