Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony RX1
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Announced February 2013
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Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S4200 and Sony RX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm S4200 was unveiled 13 months before the RX1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up versus the RX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Sony RX1
| Fujifilm S4200 | RX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Fujifilm S4200
| RX1 | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2013 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Sony RX1
| Fujifilm S4200 | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 features external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S4200 and Sony RX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the RX1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and RX1 is 67 and 79 respectively.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and RX1.
All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S4200 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX1 will result in more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2013-02-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.0-22.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/4000s |
| 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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 543g (1.20 lbs) | 482g (1.06 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 93 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2534 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | 270 images |
| Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $200 | $2,798 |