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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8400W Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(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
Fujifilm S8400W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 S4000 Fujifilm S8400W 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm S8400W S4000 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S8400W

 S4000 Fujifilm S8400W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical 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).

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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.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8400W size comparison

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

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8400W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (540g)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography advice
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megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (670g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S8400W
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm FinePix S8400W
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