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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8600

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8600 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm S4000 versus Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was unveiled 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S8600 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S4000 grades against the Fujifilm S8600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm S8600

 S4000 Fujifilm S8600 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm S8600 S4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S8600

 S4000 Fujifilm S8600 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8600 has dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S4000 versus Fujifilm S8600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S4000 vs the Fujifilm S8600.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and Fujifilm S8600 is 67 and 76 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and Fujifilm S8600.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S8600 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older S4000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography factors
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography details
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8600
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography features
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (900mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography details
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging information
Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging information
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
27
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S8600
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm FinePix S8600
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Fujifilm FinePix S8600
Also referred to as FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-900mm (36.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 450 gr (0.99 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 410 pictures
Battery type AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 3 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $279 $200