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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Old Model is Sony WX350
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was launched 5 years prior to the WX500 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S4000 scores against the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony WX500

 S4000 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the FujiFilm S4000

 WX500 S4000 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2011More modern by 52 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony WX500

 S4000 WX500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S4000 against the WX500.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and WX500 is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and WX500.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Sony WX500
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (540g)
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (236 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery (360 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Sony WX500
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery (360 per charge)
lighter than average in class (236g)
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery (360 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
Vlogging with Sony WX500
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (540g)
35
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (236 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Sony WX500
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2015-04-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 236 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 photos 360 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $279 $348