Clicky

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX300

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S4050
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The S4000 was brought out 3 years prior to the WX300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S4000 scores versus the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony WX300

 S4000 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the FujiFilm S4000

 WX300 S4000 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony WX300

 S4000 WX300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 vs the WX300.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and WX300 is 67 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and WX300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
35
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (540 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (166 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography information
Sony WX300 Sports photography information
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography features
Sony WX300 Travel photography features
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (540g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than average (166 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging advice
Sony WX300 Vlogging advice
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (540g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (166 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Sony WX300
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 166g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $279 $330