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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Updated by Sony HX200V
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S4000 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was introduced 9 months earlier than the HX100V so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the S4000 scores versus the HX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony HX100V

 S4000 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the FujiFilm S4000

 HX100V S4000 
RevealedOctober 2011January 2011More recent by 9 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony HX100V

 S4000 HX100V 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 has got outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 and the HX100V.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and HX100V is 67 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and HX100V.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX100V to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older S4000 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography info
Sony HX100V Portrait photography info
35
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography advice
Sony HX100V Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography advice
Sony HX100V Travel photography advice
54
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (577 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX100V Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX100V as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
25
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than competition (577g)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Sony HX100V
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Also called as FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 577 grams (1.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $279 $429