Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P530

Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the P530 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 3 years earlier than the P530 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores vs the P530 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Nikon Coolpix P530. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Nikon P530 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4200 provides outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Nikon P530 has measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the P530.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and P530 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and P530.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P530 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be behind in sensor tech.