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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm T500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm S4200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography features
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (543 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography information
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography information
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4200
Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (543 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
76
lighter than others (136g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging info
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging info
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (543g)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (136g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm T500
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $0