• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 576.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S4200 advantages over Canon N2

  • Less expensive
    $230 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • More telephoto lens reach
    576 mm vs 224 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Canon N2 advantages over Fujifilm S4200

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    32 mm vs 99 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    201g vs 543g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 14.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S3200

Fujifilm S4200
Fujifilm S3200
  • $192
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $191
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S3200

Canon N2
Fujifilm S3200
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $191
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon N2 vs Fujifilm S3200

Compared to Fujifilm S4000

Fujifilm S4200
Fujifilm S4000
  • $192
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $205
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S4000

Canon N2
Fujifilm S4000
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $205
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon N2 vs Fujifilm S4000

Compared to Fujifilm S4500

Fujifilm S4200
Fujifilm S4500
  • $192
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm S4200 vs Fujifilm S4500

Canon N2
Fujifilm S4500
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon N2 vs Fujifilm S4500

Compared to Canon N

Fujifilm S4200
Canon N
  • $192
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $749
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm S4200 vs Canon N

Canon N2
Canon N
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $749
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon N2 vs Canon N

Compared to Nikon S6900

Fujifilm S4200
Nikon S6900
  • $192
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon S6900

Canon N2
Nikon S6900
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer exposure
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon N2 vs Nikon S6900

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