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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Later Model is Sony HX20V
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX10V Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S4200 versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was brought out very close to the HX10V and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up against the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm S4200 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm S4200

 HX10V Fujifilm S4200 
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm S4200 HX10V 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 has got physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the HX10V.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and HX10V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and HX10V.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX10V to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography features
Sony HX10V Portrait photography features
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography highlights
Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (543g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (234 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography info
Sony HX10V Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Sony HX10V
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 lb) 234g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 320 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $616