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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony S2000

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm S4200 versus Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was released 2 years after the S2000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up versus the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Sony S2000

 Fujifilm S4200 S2000 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Fujifilm S4200

 S2000 Fujifilm S4200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Sony S2000

 Fujifilm S4200 S2000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4200 comes with external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the S2000.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and S2000 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and S2000.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S4200 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2000 Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography information
Sony S2000 Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (543 grams)
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4200
Travel photography with Sony S2000
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (543 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
26
good sized screen (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging factors
Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (543g)
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Sony S2000
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $225