FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H50
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Launched January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix S4050
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Announced January 2009

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H50 Overview
Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S4000 was announced 24 months later than the H50 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S4000 grades against the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony H50
S4000 | H50 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the FujiFilm S4000
H50 | S4000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony H50
S4000 | H50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 provides physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony H50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S4000 versus the H50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and H50 is 67 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and H50.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S4000 to give you extra detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher S4000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony H50 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Also called | FinePix S4050 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540 grams (1.19 lb) | 547 grams (1.21 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $279 | $80 |