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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L840

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S4050
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon L830
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the L840 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was unveiled 5 years prior to the L840 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the S4000 grades against the L840 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Nikon L840

 S4000 L840 

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the FujiFilm S4000

 L840 S4000 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon L840

 S4000 L840 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 has outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S4000 compared to the L840.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and L840 is 67 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and L840.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L840 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography info
Nikon L840 Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography factors
Nikon L840 Street photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (540g)
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (538g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography information
Nikon L840 Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (590 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography factors
Nikon L840 Travel photography factors
54
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (540g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
better than average battery pack (590 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (855mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (538g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
Landscape photography with Nikon L840
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rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (590 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging details
Nikon L840 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (540g)
27
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (538g)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon L840
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Nikon Coolpix L840
Alternative name FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 7.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 538g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 590 photos
Style of battery AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $279 $400