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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P500

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P500 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon P510
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P500 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the P500 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S4000 was introduced at a similar time to the P500 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S4000 matches up against the P500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Nikon P500

 S4000 P500 

Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the FujiFilm S4000

 P500 S4000 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon P500

 S4000 P500 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2011Similar generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S4000 has got outside dimensions 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 P500 has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S4000 and the P500.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and P500 is 67 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and P500.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the FujiFilm S4000 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P500 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P500 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (540g)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P500 Sports photography highlights
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
incredible zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P500 Travel photography highlights
54
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (540 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
47
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (220 shots)
more heavy than average in class (494 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P500 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P500 Vlogging highlights
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (540g)
26
relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (494 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon P500
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Nikon Coolpix P500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Nikon Coolpix P500
Also called as FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14MP 12MP
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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-810mm (35.2x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 494 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $279 $399