• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 576.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 3000.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S4200 advantages over Nikon P1000

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    99 mm vs 181 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    543g vs 1415g
    Lighter weight

Nikon P1000 advantages over Fujifilm S4200

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 720p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    3,000 mm vs 576 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    6 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • 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
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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  • Record-breaking 24-3000mm optical zoom lens with surprisingly good optical performance; Good image quality at low ISOs; VR works well; Fast AF in good lighting; RAW image capture.

  • Tiny sensor struggles with low-light/high ISO image quality; Lens dims quickly as you zoom; Sluggish low-light AF; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Shallow buffer depth; Poor battery life.

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S3200

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

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Nikon P1000
Fujifilm S3200
  • $997
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $191
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner

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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

Nikon P1000
Fujifilm S4000
  • $997
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $205
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon P1000 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

Nikon P1000
Fujifilm S4500
  • $997
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm S4500

Compared to Nikon P900

Fujifilm S4200
Nikon P900
  • $192
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner
  • $697
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P900

Nikon P1000
Nikon P900
  • $997
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • RAW file ability
  • $697
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

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Compared to Nikon P950

Fujifilm S4200
Nikon P950
  • $192
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner
  • $797
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon P950

Nikon P1000
Nikon P950
  • $997
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $797
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

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