FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX100V
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX100V 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
- Announced January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony HX100V
S4000 | HX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the FujiFilm S4000
HX100V | S4000 | |||
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Revealed | October 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 9 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony HX100V
S4000 | HX100V | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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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 |