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Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(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
Pentax XG-1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Pentax XG-1

 Fujifilm S4200 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Fujifilm S4200

 XG-1 Fujifilm S4200 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2012More recent by 30 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Pentax XG-1

 Fujifilm S4200 XG-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (543g)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography features
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography factors
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (543 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than others in class (567g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (543 grams)
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (567g)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Pentax XG-1
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Pentax XG-1
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