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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9800 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S4050
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 2015
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was introduced 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9800 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the S4000 grades vs the Fujifilm S9800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm S9800

 S4000 Fujifilm S9800 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm S9800 S4000 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S9800

 S4000 Fujifilm S9800 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 features physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9800 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S4000 compared to the Fujifilm S9800.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and Fujifilm S9800 is 67 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and Fujifilm S9800.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9800 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9800
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography details
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography features
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography features
54
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (670 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
57
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (670g)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S9800
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm S9800
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Fujifilm S9800
Also Known as FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2015-01-14
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 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 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
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 300 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $279 $299