Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SP-100

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was brought out 3 years prior to the SP-100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores versus the SP-100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 provides outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S4200 and Olympus SP-100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 and the SP-100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and SP-100 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and SP-100.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.