FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9400W
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
- Also Known as FinePix S4050
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2014

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S4000 was introduced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9400W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S4000 matches up versus the Fujifilm S9400W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9400W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm S9400W
S4000 | Fujifilm S9400W |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the FujiFilm S4000
Fujifilm S9400W | S4000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 36 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S9400W
S4000 | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with 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) and the Fujifilm S9400W 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).
Take a look at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9400W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S4000 versus the Fujifilm S9400W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and Fujifilm S9400W is 67 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and Fujifilm S9400W.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S9400W to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W |
Also called as | FinePix S4050 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 grams (1.19 lbs) | 670 grams (1.48 lbs) |
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 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 images | 500 images |
Style of battery | AA | AA |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $279 | $330 |