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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W510

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W510 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony W510, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was launched within a month of the W510 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S4000 grades vs the W510 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony W510

 S4000 W510 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the FujiFilm S4000

 W510 S4000 

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony W510

 S4000 W510 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony W510 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S4000 vs the W510.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and W510 is 67 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and W510.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm S4000 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography details
Sony W510 Street photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (540 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography info
Sony W510 Sports photography info
46
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Sony W510
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (540 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging information
Sony W510 Vlogging information
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (540g)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Sony W510
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Also Known as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $99