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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was announced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the S4000 scores versus the Fujifilm S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm S1

 S4000 Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm S1 S4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S1

 S4000 Fujifilm S1 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has sizing of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S4000 compared to the Fujifilm S1.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and Fujifilm S1 is 67 and 60 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and Fujifilm S1.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S1 to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography highlights
35
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (680g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography factors
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (350 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography details
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography details
54
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
good battery life (350 per charge)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than others in class (680g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
58
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
57
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (680g)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S1
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Fujifilm FinePix S1
Also called as FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 680g (1.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $279 $400