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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung MV800 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
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S4200 versus Samsung MV800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was manufactured 5 months after the MV800 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores vs the MV800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Samsung MV800

 Fujifilm S4200 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Fujifilm S4200

 MV800 Fujifilm S4200 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung MV800

 Fujifilm S4200 MV800 
LaunchedJanuary 2012September 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4200 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the MV800.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and MV800 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and MV800.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung MV800 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography factors
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography factors
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography features
Samsung MV800 Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (543 grams)
73
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography factors
Samsung MV800 Sports photography factors
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Travel photography camera
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (543g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
offers focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography info
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging features
Samsung MV800 Vlogging features
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (543g)
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung MV800
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Samsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 grams (1.20 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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 photos -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Micro SD
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $499