Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung NX mini
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014
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The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung NX mini, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") boast different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 3 years earlier than the NX mini which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades versus the NX mini when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Samsung NX mini
| Fujifilm S4200 | NX mini |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Fujifilm S4200
| NX mini | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2014 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 26 months |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung NX mini
| Fujifilm S4200 | NX mini | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 and the NX mini.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and NX mini is 67 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and NX mini.
Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX mini will offer extra detail using its extra 6.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Samsung NX mini | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Samsung |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Samsung NX mini |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2014-03-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20.5MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 160 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 21 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX-M |
| Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 2 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 543g (1.20 pounds) | 196g (0.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 | 650 shots |
| Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | B740 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $200 | $530 |