Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL720

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S4200 vs Samsung SL720, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was launched 2 years later than the SL720 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores against the SL720 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Samsung SL720. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the SL720.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and SL720 is 67 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and SL720.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S4200 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S4200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.