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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
48
Overall
53

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S4050
Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A Overview

The following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the A (16MP) is pretty similar but the S4000 (1/2.3") and A (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The S4000 was manufactured 3 years before the A which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S4000 scores versus the A with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Nikon A

 S4000 A 

Reasons to pick Nikon A over the FujiFilm S4000

 A S4000 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 29 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon A

 S4000 A 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon A has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S4000 vs the A.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and A is 67 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and A.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S4000 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon A will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography information
Nikon A Portrait photography information
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
71
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (299g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Nikon A
46
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography advice
Nikon A Travel photography advice
54
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
Landscape photography with Nikon A
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
Vlogging with Nikon A
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
31
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon A
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Nikon Coolpix A
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Nikon Coolpix A
Also referred to as FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-06-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 11.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 299 grams (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1164
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 230 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $279 $778