Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was brought out 24 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 provides exterior 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.