Fujifilm FinePix S4200 vs Pentax Optio RS1500

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Pentax Optio RS1500
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and the Pentax Optio RS1500, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200 was introduced in January 2012 and Pentax Optio RS1500 was introduced in March 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Highlights

      • 14.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax Optio RS1500 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S4200
      4. Advantage of Pentax Optio RS1500
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Pentax Optio RS1500.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Pentax Optio RS1500

      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Pentax Optio RS1500

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Pentax Optio RS1500

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Weight - 543 g (1.20 lb / 19.15 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Fujifilm S4200
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S4200 over Pentax Optio RS1500.

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200 vs Pentax Optio RS1500
      Lower Native ISO 64 vs 80
      Center Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 576 mm vs 110 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 24x vs 4x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.1 vs f/3.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance 40 cm vs 50 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.2 fps vs 0.7 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Longer Battery Life 300 shots vs 260 shots

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      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Pentax X90
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7R IIIA
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Advantage of Pentax Optio RS1500

      Pentax RS1500
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio RS1500 over Fujifilm FinePix S4200.

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200 vs Pentax Optio RS1500
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.5
      Min Macro Focus Distance 2 cm vs 1 cm
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Lighter 543 g (1.20 lb / 19.15 oz) vs 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax Optio RS1500.

      Nikon D80
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D40X
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Olympus E-420
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      Micro Four Thirds

      10.0 MP

      Nikon D4
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D2X
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      APS-C

      12.4 MP

      Sony a7CR
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      Full Frame

      60.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D50
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Fujifilm S3200
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Nikon D1X
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      APS-C

      5.3 MP

      Canon SX30 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony a7C
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Pentax Optio RS1500
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO6480
        High Native ISO1,6006,400
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Type D Micro
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Pentax Optio RS1500
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.0 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1500 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.2 fps0.7 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life300 shots260 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Pentax Optio RS1500 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 97% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Pentax Optio RS1500.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200 features a 14.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600 and expands to 64 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Pentax Optio RS1500 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Pentax Optio RS1500 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 3216, 4224 x 2376, 3216 x 3216, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      NFC on Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm FinePix S4200 has a Mini HDMI and Pentax Optio RS1500 has a Type D Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 300 shots and Pentax Optio RS1500 comes with D-LI92 battery pack with battery life of 260 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S4200, and up to 1/1500 sec on Pentax Optio RS1500. Fujifilm FinePix S4200 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps. Pentax Optio RS1500 can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m on Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and 3.90 m on Pentax Optio RS1500..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200 body has dimensions of 118 x 81 x 100 mm (4.65 x 3.19 x 3.94") and Pentax Optio RS1500 body has dimensions of 114 x 58 x 28 mm (4.49 x 2.28 x 1.1"). Fujifilm FinePix S4200 weighs 543 g (1.20 lb / 19.15 oz) and Pentax Optio RS1500 weighs 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Pentax Optio RS1500

      118 mm

      81 mm

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      114 mm

      58 mm

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      28 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Pentax Optio RS1500

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Pentax Optio RS1500 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Pentax Optio RS1500

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Pentax Optio RS1500

      GOOD
      72
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      POOR
      48
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Pentax Optio RS1500

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Pentax Optio RS1500

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Pentax Optio RS1500

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 543 g (1.20 lb / 19.15 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Pentax Optio RS1500

      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 543 g (1.20 lb / 19.15 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S4200 and Pentax Optio RS1500 and give them scores of 58 and 47 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Pentax Optio RS1500

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      47

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Pentax Optio RS1500

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Pentax Optio RS1500

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      27
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Pentax Optio RS1500

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Pentax Optio RS1500

      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Pentax Optio RS1500

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Pentax Optio RS1500

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix S4200

      Pentax Optio RS1500

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 543 g (1.20 lb / 19.15 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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