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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S4800 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S4050
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2013
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was announced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S4800 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S4000 scores against the Fujifilm S4800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm S4800

 S4000 Fujifilm S4800 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm S4800 S4000 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S4800

 S4000 Fujifilm S4800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 offers outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4800 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S4000 versus Fujifilm S4800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S4000 compared to the Fujifilm S4800.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and Fujifilm S4800 is 67 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and Fujifilm S4800.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S4800 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography factors
Fujifilm S4800 Street photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (540g)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (518 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (540 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (518 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging details
Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging details
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (540 grams)
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (518g)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S4800
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-01-30
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 518 grams (1.14 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 images -
Type 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
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $279 $229