Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX1

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm S4200 versus Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm S4200 was launched 2 years after the HX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up versus the HX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 features outside dimensions 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 Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4200 versus Sony HX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the HX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and HX1 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and HX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm S4200 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S4200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.