Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was manufactured 12 months before the SZ-16 iHS and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores versus the SZ-16 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 offers outer 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 Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the SZ-16 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and SZ-16 iHS is 67 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and SZ-16 iHS.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.