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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W320

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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 W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W320 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S4000 was unveiled 13 months after the W320 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S4000 matches up vs the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony W320

 S4000 W320 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the FujiFilm S4000

 W320 S4000 

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony W320

 S4000 W320 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 has outer dimensions 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 W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the S4000 and the W320.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and W320 is 67 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and W320.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher S4000 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography factors
Sony W320 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography highlights
Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography details
Sony W320 Travel photography details
54
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (540g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging advice
Sony W320 Vlogging advice
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (540g)
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Sony W320
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Also called as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $279 $269