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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Here, we are matching up the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was brought out 24 months before the Fujifilm S8300 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S4000 grades against the Fujifilm S8300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm S8300

 S4000 Fujifilm S8300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm S8300 S4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S8300

 S4000 Fujifilm S8300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 has got physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8300 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S8300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 vs the Fujifilm S8300.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and Fujifilm S8300 is 67 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and Fujifilm S8300.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older S4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography factors
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (540g)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8300
54
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (540g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (670g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (540g)
24
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S8300
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Also called FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/7000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 670 grams (1.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 photographs -
Style 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 recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $279 $200