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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 2 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up against the SL620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm S4200 SL620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Fujifilm S4200

 SL620 Fujifilm S4200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung SL620

 Fujifilm S4200 SL620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 offers outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the SL620.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and SL620 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and SL620.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S4200 to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S4200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography features
Samsung SL620 Street photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (543g)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography details
Samsung SL620 Sports photography details
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL620 Vlogging advice
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (543 grams)
24
features face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Samsung SL620
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Samsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Samsung SL620
Also called - PL65
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $200 $200