FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX20V

In this write-up, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S4000 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was revealed 18 months prior to the HX20V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S4000 scores against the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S4000 and the HX20V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and HX20V is 67 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and HX20V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.