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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

On this page, we are comparing the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was manufactured 24 months later than the Fujifilm S8100fd making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S4000 scores versus the Fujifilm S8100fd in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 S4000 Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm S8100fd S4000 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S8100fd

 S4000 Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S8100fd in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S4000 versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and Fujifilm S8100fd is 67 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and Fujifilm S8100fd.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S4000 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern S4000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography highlights
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (540g)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Travel photography camera
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (540 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
53
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
35
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging advice
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (540g)
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S8100fd
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Also called FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias 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 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 405 grams (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $279 $300