FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A900
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix S4050
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Released February 2016
- Replacement is Nikon A1000

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A900 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and A900 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S4000 was introduced 6 years earlier than the A900 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S4000 grades vs the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A900 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Nikon Coolpix A900. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Nikon A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Nikon A900
S4000 | A900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the FujiFilm S4000
A900 | S4000 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 62 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon A900
S4000 | A900 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with external dimensions 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 Nikon A900 has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S4000 against the A900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and A900 is 67 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and A900.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon A900 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Nikon Coolpix A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Nikon Coolpix A900 |
Also called | FinePix S4050 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-840mm (35.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.4-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540g (1.19 lbs) | 289g (0.64 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
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 shots | 300 shots |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $279 | $400 |