Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was revealed 24 months later than the SP-600 UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades against the SP-600 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 has external dimensions 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 Olympus SP-600 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the SP-600 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and SP-600 UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S4200 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.