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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was introduced 3 years prior to the HX400V which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores vs the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Sony HX400V

 Fujifilm S4500 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Fujifilm S4500

 HX400V Fujifilm S4500 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Sony HX400V

 Fujifilm S4500 HX400V 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4500 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S4500 versus Sony HX400V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the HX400V.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and HX400V is 67 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4500 and HX400V.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX400V to give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (14MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography highlights
Sony HX400V Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (543 grams)
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography advice
Sony HX400V Sports photography advice
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography details
Sony HX400V Travel photography details
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (543g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4500
Landscape photography with Sony HX400V
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (543 grams)
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Sony HX400V
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2014-02-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 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 sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings 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 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, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
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 images 300 images
Battery style 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
Price at release $230 $448