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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony A7S

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony A7S Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm S4200 versus Sony A7S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the A7S (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm S4200 was unveiled 3 years prior to the A7S and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up vs the A7S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Sony A7S

 Fujifilm S4200 A7S 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Fujifilm S4200

 A7S Fujifilm S4200 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2012Fresher by 27 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Sony A7S

 Fujifilm S4200 A7S 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S4200 versus Sony A7S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the A7S.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and A7S is 67 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and A7S.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S4200 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm S4200 will provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7S Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
you can focus manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography advice
Sony A7S Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (543g)
76
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
great high ISO (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4200
Sports photography with Sony A7S
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S Travel photography highlights
54
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (543g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
lighter than competition in class (489g)
weather sealing
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Sony A7S
41
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (409,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
Vlogging with Sony A7S
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (543g)
34
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competition in class (489 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Sony A7S
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Sony Alpha A7S
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-05 2014-04-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 1600 409600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543g (1.20 lb) 489g (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 360 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $1,998