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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S4050
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Released February 2009
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was announced 23 months after the Fujifilm S1500 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S4000 scores against the Fujifilm S1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm S1500

 S4000 Fujifilm S1500 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm S1500 S4000 

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S1500

 S4000 Fujifilm S1500 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1500 has sizing of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S4000 versus Fujifilm S1500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S4000 versus the Fujifilm S1500.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and Fujifilm S1500 is 67 and 82 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and Fujifilm S1500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S4000 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent S4000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S1500 Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography advice
Fujifilm S1500 Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (540g)
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography features
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography features
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
long zoom (396mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1500
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S1500
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Also Known as FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 345 gr (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC -
Card slots One One
Retail price $279 $200