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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL1000 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S4050
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S4000 versus Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was introduced 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL1000 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S4000 scores against the Fujifilm SL1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 S4000 Fujifilm SL1000 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm SL1000 S4000 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm SL1000

 S4000 Fujifilm SL1000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 has exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL1000 has proportions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Fujifilm SL1000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 and the Fujifilm SL1000.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and Fujifilm SL1000 is 67 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and Fujifilm SL1000.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm SL1000 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography factors
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (540g)
56
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (659 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography highlights
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Travel photography camera
54
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
54
better than average battery (350 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (659 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging advice
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition (659g)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm SL1000
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Alternate name FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 659g (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
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 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $600