Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-10
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![Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S4200/Fujifilm-S4200-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed February 2011
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm S4200 was brought out 12 months after the SZ-10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores vs the SZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Olympus SZ-10. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Olympus SZ-10
Fujifilm S4200 | SZ-10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Fujifilm S4200
SZ-10 | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SZ-10
Fujifilm S4200 | SZ-10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4200 offers external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs the SZ-10.
![Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S4200-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and SZ-10 is 67 and 90 respectively.
![Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S4200-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and SZ-10.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm S4200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S4200-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S4200-vs-Olympus-SZ-10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Olympus SZ-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-4.4 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 543 gr (1.20 lbs) | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $200 | $300 |