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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2012
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Released November 2011
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S4200 was announced 2 months after the Fujifilm X-S1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores versus the Fujifilm X-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm X-S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Fujifilm S4200

 Fujifilm X-S1 Fujifilm S4200 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm X-S1

 Fujifilm S4200 Fujifilm X-S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012November 2011Similar generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4200 has got outside 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 X-S1 has measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the Fujifilm X-S1.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 67 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm X-S1.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S4200 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm S4200 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography info
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (543g)
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition (920g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4200
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S1
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
43
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (624mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (920g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging info
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (543 grams)
26
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (920g)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Fujifilm X-S1
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Fujifilm X-S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Fujifilm X-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-11-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 pounds) 920g (2.03 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $399