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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H400

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H400 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was revealed 4 years earlier than the H400 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S4000 grades versus the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony H400

 S4000 H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the FujiFilm S4000

 H400 S4000 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony H400

 S4000 H400 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 has outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony H400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 vs the H400.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and H400 is 67 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and H400.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography information
Sony H400 Street photography information
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (540g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Sony H400
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
53
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (628g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography info
Sony H400 Landscape photography info
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
Vlogging with Sony H400
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
26
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
comes with mic port
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average in class (628 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Sony H400
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Also Known as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 628 grams (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $279 $268