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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX400V

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX400V Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was manufactured 6 years before the HX400V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades against the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Sony HX400V

 Fujifilm S2000HD HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 HX400V Fujifilm S2000HD 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Sony HX400V

 Fujifilm S2000HD HX400V 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S2000HD provides physical measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the HX400V.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and HX400V is 75 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2000HD and HX400V.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX400V to show more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography info
Sony HX400V Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
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no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography features
Sony HX400V Sports photography features
23
long zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
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flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (414mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (660 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
30
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging factors
Sony HX400V Vlogging factors
21
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (660g)
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Sony HX400V
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $280 $448