FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P500
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Nikon Coolpix P500. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Nikon P500
S4000 | P500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the FujiFilm S4000
P500 | S4000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon P500
S4000 | P500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | Similar generation |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Nikon Coolpix P500 | |
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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 |