Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm S4200 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was manufactured 15 months prior to the HX50V which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades against the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 provides external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and HX50V is 67 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and HX50V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX50V to give you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.