FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX1
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Introduced January 2011
- Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Released April 2009
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Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S4000 was released 21 months later than the HX1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the S4000 matches up vs the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony HX1
| S4000 | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | April 2009 | More recent by 21 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the FujiFilm S4000
| HX1 | S4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony HX1
| S4000 | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 features outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S4000 and the HX1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and HX1 is 67 and 67 respectively.
FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and HX1.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S4000 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the FujiFilm S4000 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern S4000 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
| Otherwise known as | FinePix S4050 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-04-22 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 9MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 9.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 540g (1.19 pounds) | 544g (1.20 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $279 | $47,999 |