FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony RX10 IV

Below, we are evaluating the FujiFilm S4000 versus Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S4000 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S4000 scores against the RX10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 enjoys outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S4000 compared to the RX10 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and RX10 IV is 67 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and RX10 IV.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S4000 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.