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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S4050
Sony HX400V
(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
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony HX300
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was unveiled 4 years prior to the HX400V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the S4000 grades against the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony HX400V

 S4000 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the FujiFilm S4000

 HX400V S4000 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony HX400V

 S4000 HX400V 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S4000 versus the HX400V.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and HX400V is 67 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and HX400V.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX400V to give you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (540g)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography details
Sony HX400V Travel photography details
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (540g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (660 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX400V Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging info
Sony HX400V Vlogging info
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (660 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Sony HX400V
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Also called as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $279 $448