FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P520
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P520 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Launched January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
- Launched January 2013
- Previous Model is Nikon P510
- Later Model is Nikon P530
FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P520 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and P520 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S4000 was manufactured 3 years prior to the P520 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S4000 scores versus the P520 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P520 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Nikon Coolpix P520. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Nikon P520
S4000 | P520 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the FujiFilm S4000
P520 | S4000 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 25 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon P520
S4000 | P520 | |||
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Touch screen | No Touch screen |
FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon P520 has dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon P520 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S4000 vs the P520.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and P520 is 67 and 66 respectively.
FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and P520.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P520 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P520 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Nikon Coolpix P520 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Nikon Coolpix P520 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S4050 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | 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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1000mm (41.7x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 grams (1.19 pounds) | 550 grams (1.21 pounds) |
Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") |
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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $279 | $380 |