FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1500
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm S1500
S4000 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the FujiFilm S4000
Fujifilm S1500 | S4000 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S1500
S4000 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | |
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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 |