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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Fujifilm X-S10 front
Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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 X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-S20
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-S10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The S4000 was unveiled 10 years before the Fujifilm X-S10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S4000 grades against the Fujifilm X-S10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 S4000 Fujifilm X-S10 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the FujiFilm S4000

 Fujifilm X-S10 S4000 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2011Newer by 119 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm X-S10

 S4000 Fujifilm X-S10 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 has external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S10 has measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-S10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S4000 against the Fujifilm X-S10.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-S10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and Fujifilm X-S10 is 67 and 73 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-S10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and Fujifilm X-S10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S4000 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-S10 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-S10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography information
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
82
has manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S10
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average (540 grams)
75
image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
heavier than competition in class (465g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography features
46
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
85
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography information
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (540g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
76
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
85
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging highlights
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (540g)
77
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Fujifilm X-S10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Fujifilm X-S10
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Fujifilm X-S10
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Fujifilm X-S10
Otherwise known as FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2020-10-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 51200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 425
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Total lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 465 grams (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $279 $999