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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S4050
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is pretty close but the S4000 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S4000 was brought out at a similar time to the Fujifilm F500 EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S4000 scores versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 S4000 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm F500 EXR S4000 

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm F500 EXR

 S4000 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 has exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F500 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S4000 and the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 67 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S4000 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
31
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography info
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography info
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (540g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography info
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography info
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MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (540g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (215g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (540g)
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Also called FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $279 $430