Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung PL200

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung PL200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 18 months after the PL200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores against the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 has got physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the PL200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and PL200 is 67 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and PL200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S4200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.