Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung NX3000

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung NX3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S4200 was released 3 years prior to the NX3000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades vs the NX3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 has got outer 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) while the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung NX3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the NX3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and NX3000 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and NX3000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.