FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony A7R
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony A7R Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 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.
FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony A7R Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony A7R
S4000 | A7R |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the FujiFilm S4000
A7R | S4000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2011 | Newer by 37 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Crisper screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony A7R
S4000 | A7R | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Check the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony A7R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and A7R is 67 and 78 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony A7R Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Sony Alpha A7R | |
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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 |