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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon B600

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon B600 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2019
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon B600 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the B600 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the B600 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades vs the B600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Nikon B600

 Fujifilm S4200 B600 

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Fujifilm S4200

 B600 Fujifilm S4200 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2012Fresher by 85 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon B600

 Fujifilm S4200 B600 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Nikon B600 has sizing of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon B600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs the B600.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and B600 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and B600.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon B600 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography details
Nikon B600 Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4200
Street photography with Nikon B600
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (500g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4200
Sports photography with Nikon B600
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incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (280 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography highlights
Nikon B600 Travel photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (280 CIPA)
more heavy than average in class (500 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (280 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging highlights
Nikon B600 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (543g)
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (500 grams)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon B600
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Nikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Nikon Coolpix B600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2019-01-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 pounds) 500g (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 280 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $297