FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8400W
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix S4050
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced March 2013

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8400W Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S4000 was introduced 3 years before the Fujifilm S8400W and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S4000 matches up versus the Fujifilm S8400W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8400W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm S8400W
S4000 | Fujifilm S8400W |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the FujiFilm S4000
Fujifilm S8400W | S4000 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 26 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S8400W
S4000 | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8400W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 has external measurements 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 S8400W has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S8400W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S4000 versus the Fujifilm S8400W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and Fujifilm S8400W is 67 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8400W Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and Fujifilm S8400W.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8400W to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Fujifilm FinePix S8400W |
Also Known as | FinePix S4050 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-03-22 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1056mm (44.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 97% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 gr (1.19 pounds) | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) |
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 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 pictures | 300 pictures |
Type of battery | AA | AA |
Battery model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $279 | $300 |