Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released March 2011
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Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm S4200 was released 11 months later than the SZ-30MR and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores vs the SZ-30MR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
| Fujifilm S4200 | SZ-30MR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | March 2011 | Fresher by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm S4200
| SZ-30MR | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SZ-30MR
| Fujifilm S4200 | SZ-30MR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 has got exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs the SZ-30MR.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and SZ-30MR is 67 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and SZ-30MR.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2011-03-02 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 543 grams (1.20 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $200 | $279 |