Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax XG-1
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Launched July 2014

Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 3 years prior to the XG-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades vs the XG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax XG-1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Pentax XG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Pentax XG-1
Fujifilm S4200 | XG-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Fujifilm S4200
XG-1 | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 30 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Pentax XG-1
Fujifilm S4200 | XG-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 comes with outer dimensions 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 Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax XG-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 and the XG-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and XG-1 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and XG-1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax XG-1 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Pentax XG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Pentax XG-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2014-07-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 543 gr (1.20 lbs) | 567 gr (1.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 240 shots |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | LB-060 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $200 | $599 |