Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX99

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S4200 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S4200 was revealed 7 years prior to the HX99 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades vs the HX99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 offers outer 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) and the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S4200 versus Sony HX99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 versus the HX99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and HX99 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and HX99.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX99 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.