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FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1880
FujiFilm S4000
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S4050
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FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm S1800 and FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was revealed 11 months earlier than the S4000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1800 scores vs the S4000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the FujiFilm S4000

 S1800 S4000 

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the FujiFilm S1800

 S4000 S1800 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and FujiFilm S4000

 S1800 S4000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the FujiFilm S4000 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S1800 and FujiFilm S4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S1800 against the S4000.

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and S4000 is 78 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and S4000.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S4000 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography features
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
24
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and FujiFilm S4000
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800FujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also called as FinePix S1880 FinePix S4050
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 540 gr (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $279