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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S4000 was announced 9 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-Pro3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S4000 matches up against the Fujifilm X-Pro3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 S4000 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 S4000 
RevealedOctober 2019January 2011Newer by 107 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k460kCrisper display (+1160k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm X-Pro3

 S4000 Fujifilm X-Pro3 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 offers outer measurements 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 X-Pro3 has measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S4000 against the Fujifilm X-Pro3.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and Fujifilm X-Pro3 is 67 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and Fujifilm X-Pro3.

To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S4000 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will result in greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography features
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
82
has manual focus
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography information
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
77
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro3
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
36
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-Pro3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm X-Pro3
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm X-Pro3
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Fujifilm X-Pro3
Also called FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-05 2019-10-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - X-Processor 4
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 51200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Number of lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 95 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 497 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8")
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 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support)
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail cost $279 $2,000