Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX400V
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Launched January 2012
(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
- Revealed February 2014
- Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm S4200 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm S4200 was manufactured 3 years prior to the HX400V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades against the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Sony HX400V
| Fujifilm S4200 | HX400V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Fujifilm S4200
| HX400V | Fujifilm S4200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | January 2012 | Newer by 25 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Sony HX400V
| Fujifilm S4200 | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 has got physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S4200 versus Sony HX400V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the HX400V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4200 and HX400V is 67 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and HX400V.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX400V to offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2014-02-12 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 543 gr (1.20 lbs) | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 300 photos |
| Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $200 | $448 |