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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P300

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S4050
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon P310
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P300 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S4000 versus Nikon P300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the P300 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was revealed 4 months earlier than the P300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon P300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S4000 scores versus the P300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Nikon P300

 S4000 P300 

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the FujiFilm S4000

 P300 S4000 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon P300

 S4000 P300 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 features exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S4000 versus the P300.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and P300 is 67 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and P300.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the FujiFilm S4000 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Nikon P300
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography details
Nikon P300 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography information
Nikon P300 Travel photography information
54
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
Nikon P300 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging information
Nikon P300 Vlogging information
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (540g)
36
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon P300
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Nikon Coolpix P300
Also referred to as FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-05-31
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 240 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $279 $500