FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

In this write-up, we are comparing the FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is very well matched but the S4000 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S4000 was brought out 12 months prior to the Fujifilm HS30EXR so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S4000 scores versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 features physical measurements 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 HS30EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S4000 against the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 67 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S4000 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.