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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony WX500

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase 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 WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX350
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WX500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores versus the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Sony WX500

 Fujifilm S4200 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Fujifilm S4200

 WX500 Fujifilm S4200 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2012More recent by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Sony WX500

 Fujifilm S4200 WX500 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 offers exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the WX500.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and WX500 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and WX500.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography information
Sony WX500 Portrait photography information
36
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography info
Sony WX500 Street photography info
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (543g)
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (236 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography factors
Sony WX500 Sports photography factors
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (360 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography details
Sony WX500 Travel photography details
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (543 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
great battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than average in class (236 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
great battery life (360 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging information
Sony WX500 Vlogging information
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (543g)
35
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (236g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Sony WX500
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2015-04-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 grams (1.20 pounds) 236 grams (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 360 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $348