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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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 Known as FinePix S4050
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was announced 24 months prior to the Fujifilm T550 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the S4000 grades vs the Fujifilm T550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm T550

 S4000 Fujifilm T550 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm T550 S4000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm T550

 S4000 Fujifilm T550 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 has 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) while the Fujifilm T550 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S4000 versus Fujifilm T550 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S4000 and the Fujifilm T550.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and Fujifilm T550 is 67 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and Fujifilm T550.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Fujifilm T550
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography features
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
lighter than competition (136 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
48
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (540g)
35
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (136g)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm T550
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Fujifilm FinePix T550
Also called as FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $279 $160