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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm S4000 versus Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was introduced 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm SL300 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S4000 matches up vs the Fujifilm SL300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm SL300

 S4000 Fujifilm SL300 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm SL300 S4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm SL300

 S4000 Fujifilm SL300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 features exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL300 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Fujifilm SL300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S4000 against the Fujifilm SL300.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and Fujifilm SL300 is 67 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S4000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography details
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography features
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (510g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography highlights
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography info
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography info
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (510 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average (510 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm SL300
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Also Known as FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, 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 lb) 510g (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $279 $280