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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX350

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S4050
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • New Model is Sony WX500
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was brought out 4 years before the WX350 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S4000 grades vs the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony WX350

 S4000 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the FujiFilm S4000

 WX350 S4000 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony WX350

 S4000 WX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. 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 WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S4000 versus the WX350.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and WX350 is 67 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and WX350.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX350 to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Sony WX350
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (540 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography factors
Sony WX350 Travel photography factors
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (540 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (540g)
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Sony WX350
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also called FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos 470 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $279 $270