Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S9800

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was launched 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S9800 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades against the Fujifilm S9800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Fujifilm S9800. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 features external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9800 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S9800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs the Fujifilm S9800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S9800 is 67 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm S9800.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9800 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.