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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S4050
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was launched 24 months before the Fujifilm S8500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S4000 scores against the Fujifilm S8500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm S8500

 S4000 Fujifilm S8500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm S8500 S4000 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S8500

 S4000 Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 provides exterior dimensions 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 S8500 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 vs the Fujifilm S8500.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and Fujifilm S8500 is 67 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (540 grams)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (670g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography advice
54
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (540 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1104mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (670 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging details
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging details
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (540g)
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (670 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S8500
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 measurements 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 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 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 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
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 pictures -
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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $279 $500