Fujifilm S4200 vs Ricoh G900

The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm S4200 and Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was launched 7 years earlier than the G900 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades against the G900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 features 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) and the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs the G900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and G900 is 67 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and G900.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.