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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2012
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm T550 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores vs the Fujifilm T550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm T550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm T550 Fujifilm S4200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm T550

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4200 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Fujifilm T550 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T550 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the Fujifilm T550.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm T550 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm T550.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm T550 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography info
35
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm T550 Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (543 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4200
Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography features
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (543g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
76
lighter than others in class (136g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
48
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than average (543g)
35
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm T550
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Fujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Fujifilm FinePix T550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
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 543 grams (1.20 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical 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 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 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $160