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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the HX400V and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades versus the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Sony HX400V

 Fujifilm S4800 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Fujifilm S4800

 HX400V Fujifilm S4800 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX400V

 Fujifilm S4800 HX400V 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4800 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has measurements 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 the Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the HX400V.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and HX400V is 66 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4800 and HX400V.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX400V to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4800 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detect focusing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (518g)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Sports photography advice
Sony HX400V Sports photography advice
48
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
54
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (518g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging details
Sony HX400V Vlogging details
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (518 grams)
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Sony HX400V
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
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 range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 gr (1.14 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" 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
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $229 $448