FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8500
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm S8500
S4000 | Fujifilm S8500 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the FujiFilm S4000
Fujifilm S8500 | S4000 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S8500
S4000 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same 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).
Compare the FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | |
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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 |