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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony a1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched January 2021
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony a1 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and a1 (50MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S4000 was released 11 years before the a1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S4000 grades vs the a1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony a1

 S4000 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the FujiFilm S4000

 a1 S4000 
LaunchedJanuary 2021January 2011Fresher by 122 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kCrisper display (+980k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony a1

 S4000 a1 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony a1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S4000 versus the a1.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and a1 is 67 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and a1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S4000 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony a1 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 36MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S4000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Sony a1
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
88
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/400s)
fantastic megapixels (50 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography factors
Sony a1 Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (540 grams)
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography factors
Sony a1 Sports photography factors
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (50MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (530 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography highlights
Sony a1 Travel photography highlights
54
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (540 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
73
great battery life (530 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (50MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography details
Sony a1 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (50MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (530 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a1 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (540 grams)
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Sony a1
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Sony Alpha a1
Also Known as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2021-01-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 50 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 8640 x 5760
Max native ISO 1600 32000
Max enhanced ISO 6400 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 759
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 133
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/400s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video format Motion JPEG XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 737 gr (1.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 530 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail pricing $279 $6,498