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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX300

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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 HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX200V
  • Replacement is Sony HX400V
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX300 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was announced 3 years before the HX300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S4000 scores vs the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony HX300

 S4000 HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the FujiFilm S4000

 HX300 S4000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony HX300

 S4000 HX300 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with physical measurements 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 HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S4000 vs the HX300.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and HX300 is 67 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and HX300.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX300 to produce more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Sony HX300
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (540 grams)
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Sony HX300
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (540 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (623 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX300 Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX300 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (540 grams)
25
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (623 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Sony HX300
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Also referred to as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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 lb) 623g (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC -
Card slots One One
Retail cost $279 $339