FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Below is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm F900EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) is very comparable but the S4000 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The S4000 was introduced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm F900EXR and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S4000 grades versus the Fujifilm F900EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Fujifilm F900EXR has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm F900EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S4000 compared to the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and Fujifilm F900EXR is 67 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and Fujifilm F900EXR.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S4000 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S4000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.