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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S4050
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX50V Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was launched 3 years earlier than the HX50V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the S4000 scores vs the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony HX50V

 S4000 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the FujiFilm S4000

 HX50V S4000 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2011Newer by 28 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony HX50V

 S4000 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 has got exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S4000 against the HX50V.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and HX50V is 67 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and HX50V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX50V to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography information
Sony HX50V Portrait photography information
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography advice
Sony HX50V Street photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
58
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (400 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography details
Sony HX50V Travel photography details
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (272g)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography features
Sony HX50V Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging info
Sony HX50V Vlogging info
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Sony HX50V
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-04-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 272 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 photographs 400 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $279 $439