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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S4050
Fujifilm S9900w
(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 2015
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm S4000 versus Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9900w and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S4000 matches up against the Fujifilm S9900w when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 S4000 Fujifilm S9900w 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm S9900w S4000 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S9900w

 S4000 Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 has external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9900w has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S4000 versus Fujifilm S9900w in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S4000 vs the Fujifilm S9900w.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and Fujifilm S9900w is 67 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and Fujifilm S9900w.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S9900w to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography info
35
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Street photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Fujifilm S9900w
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography information
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging info
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging info
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
57
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (670g)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm S9900w
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm S9900w
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Fujifilm S9900w
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
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
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 540g (1.19 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Physical 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
Style of battery 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 recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $719