FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is pretty similar but the S4000 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") use totally different sensor size.

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The S4000 was announced 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S4000 matches up vs the Fujifilm HS50 EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 offers exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has proportions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S4000 versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 67 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S4000 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.