FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W550
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W550 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S4050
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
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Below is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm S4000 versus Sony W550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe S4000 was brought out 6 months earlier than the W550 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S4000 scores vs the W550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony W550
| S4000 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the FujiFilm S4000
| W550 | S4000 |
|---|
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony W550
| S4000 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | July 2011 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 features outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony W550 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S4000 versus the W550.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and W550 is 67 and 96 respectively.
FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and W550.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account.
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W550 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Also called as | FinePix S4050 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-24 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| 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 Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 540g (1.19 lb) | 110g (0.24 lb) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - |
| Battery style | AA | - |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | - |
| Launch price | $279 | $119 |
