Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P950

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S4200 versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the P950 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was revealed 9 years prior to the P950 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up vs the P950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Nikon Coolpix P950. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Nikon P950 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 features physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Nikon P950 has sizing of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S4200 versus Nikon P950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the P950.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and P950 is 67 and 52 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and P950.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P950 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.