Clicky

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX99

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX99 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S4050
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released September 2018
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX99 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm S4000 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) posses totally different sensor sizes.

Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

The S4000 was released 8 years before the HX99 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S4000 matches up versus the HX99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony HX99

 S4000 HX99 

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the FujiFilm S4000

 HX99 S4000 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2011Newer by 93 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony HX99

 S4000 HX99 
Display size3"3.00"Same display dimensions

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 provides exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Sony HX99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 and the HX99.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and HX99 is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and HX99.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S4000 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography info
Sony HX99 Portrait photography info
35
good resolution (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
53
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX99 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (540 grams)
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (242g)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography advice
Sony HX99 Sports photography advice
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
does not have phase detect AF
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography information
Sony HX99 Travel photography information
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (540g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
76
great battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (242 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
Sony HX99 Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
58
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3.00")
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
exports RAW files
great battery power (360 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3-inch)
missing Time Lapse function
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging factors
Sony HX99 Vlogging factors
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than average (540g)
76
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (242 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing external mic socket
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Sony HX99
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Other name FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2018-09-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 242 gr (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 shots 360 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $279 $469