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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony RX10 II

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II front
Portability
58
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony RX10 II Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony RX10 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony RX10
  • New Model is Sony RX10 III
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony RX10 II Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony RX10 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S4200 was manufactured 4 years before the RX10 II which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up vs the RX10 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Sony RX10 II

 Fujifilm S4200 RX10 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 II over the Fujifilm S4200

 RX10 II Fujifilm S4200 
AnnouncedJune 2015January 2012Newer by 41 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Sony RX10 II

 Fujifilm S4200 RX10 II 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony RX10 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 has got physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 compared to the RX10 II.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony RX10 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and RX10 II is 67 and 58 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony RX10 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony RX10 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and RX10 II.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S4200 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX10 II will deliver extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony RX10 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony RX10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography info
Sony RX10 II Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography information
Sony RX10 II Street photography information
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (543g)
72
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4200
Sports photography with Sony RX10 II
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
68
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography features
Sony RX10 II Travel photography features
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (543 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
environment proof
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography information
Sony RX10 II Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
62
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4200
Vlogging with Sony RX10 II
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (543g)
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony RX10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Sony RX10 II
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 10.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lbs) 813 gr (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 531
Other
Battery life 300 photos 400 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $998