Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm X-E3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 6 years before the Fujifilm X-E3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-E3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Fujifilm X-E3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 offers outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-E3 has dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm X-E3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the Fujifilm X-E3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm X-E3 is 67 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm X-E3.

To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-E3 will offer extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.