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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Revealed March 2005
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S3 Pro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR and both are produced by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S4000 was released 5 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S4000 scores against the Fujifilm S3 Pro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 S4000 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2011March 2005More recent by 71 months
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution460k235kCrisper screen (+225k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm S3 Pro S4000 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 S4000 Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 offers outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Fujifilm S3 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S3 Pro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S4000 against the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 67 and 54 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S4000 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the FujiFilm S4000 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern S4000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S3 Pro Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography info
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competition (930 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
46
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Fujifilm S3 Pro
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
lighter than competition (930g)
weather proofing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
small screen (2")
no liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging features
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Also called FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-05 2005-03-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Available lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2"
Screen resolution 460k dots 235k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 94 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 930 grams (2.05 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $0