Clicky

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon B500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Launched February 2016
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon B500 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the B500 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

The S4000 was released 6 years earlier than the B500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S4000 scores versus the B500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Nikon B500

 S4000 B500 

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the FujiFilm S4000

 B500 S4000 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2011More modern by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon B500

 S4000 B500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon B500 has dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon B500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 compared to the B500.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and B500 is 67 and 68 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and B500.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon B500 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography factors
Nikon B500 Portrait photography factors
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography details
Nikon B500 Street photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (540g)
52
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (541g)
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography highlights
Nikon B500 Sports photography highlights
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
good battery pack (600 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (900mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (541 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon B500 Landscape photography highlights
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
45
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (600 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B500 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (540g)
27
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (541g)
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon B500
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Nikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Nikon Coolpix B500
Also Known as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 541 grams (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 photos 600 photos
Battery form AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $279 $300