Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony a5000

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S4200 versus Sony a5000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S4200 was released 24 months before the a5000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up versus the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 offers external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the a5000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and a5000 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and a5000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S4200 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony a5000 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.