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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony A7R

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R II
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony A7R Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and A7R (36MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S4000 was announced 4 years before the A7R which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S4000 matches up against the A7R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony A7R

 S4000 A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the FujiFilm S4000

 A7R S4000 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony A7R

 S4000 A7R 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 features outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S4000 compared to the A7R.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and A7R is 67 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and A7R.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S4000 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R will offer you greater detail with its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
84
has manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography factors
Sony A7R Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than average (465g)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography details
Sony A7R Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (340 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography info
Sony A7R Travel photography info
54
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average (465g)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
low battery life (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging factors
Sony A7R Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (540g)
36
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
lighter than average (465 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Sony A7R
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Sony Alpha A7R
Other name FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 540 grams (1.19 lb) 465 grams (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 340 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $279 $1,898