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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump 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 HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX20V
  • Updated by Sony HX50V
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S4200 versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was released within a month of the HX30V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up vs the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Sony HX30V

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S4200 HX30V 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm S4200

          

          

            
 HX30V Fujifilm S4200 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Sony HX30V

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S4200 HX30V 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 provides external measurements 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 HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm S4200 versus Sony HX30V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 and the HX30V.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and HX30V is 67 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and HX30V.
Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX30V to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

            Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
35
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
44
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (18MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm S4200
Street photography with Sony HX30V
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than competition (543 grams)
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (254g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography information
Sony HX30V Sports photography information
47
 amazing zoom range (24-576mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
49
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX30V Travel photography highlights
54
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (576mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (543 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
 lighter than competition in class (254g)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography features
Sony HX30V Landscape photography features
41
 quite wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
24
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic jack
 heavier than competition (543 grams)
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (254g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone support
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Sony HX30V
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lbs) 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 320 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $420