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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W570

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as FinePix S4050
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W570 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S4000 versus Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was announced very close to the W570 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S4000 grades vs the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony W570

 S4000 W570 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the FujiFilm S4000

 W570 S4000 

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony W570

 S4000 W570 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 provides external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S4000 versus Sony W570 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S4000 vs the W570.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and W570 is 67 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and W570.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W570 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Sony W570
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Sony W570
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (540g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography highlights
Sony W570 Sports photography highlights
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (540g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging highlights
Sony W570 Vlogging highlights
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (540g)
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Sony W570
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Also Known as FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery form 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 shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $159