FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX500
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sony WX500
S4000 | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the FujiFilm S4000
WX500 | S4000 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | January 2011 | More modern by 52 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony WX500
S4000 | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Check the FujiFilm S4000 and Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and WX500 is 67 and 91 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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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 |