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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P530

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P530 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S4050
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon P520
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P530 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the P530 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S4000 was released 4 years prior to the P530 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S4000 matches up against the P530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Nikon P530

 S4000 P530 

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the FujiFilm S4000

 P530 S4000 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon P530

 S4000 P530 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon P530 has dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Nikon P530 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S4000 against the P530.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and P530 is 67 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and P530.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon P530 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography information
Nikon P530 Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
Street photography with Nikon P530
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (494g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography features
Nikon P530 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography factors
Nikon P530 Travel photography factors
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (240 per charge)
heavier than average (494g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P530 Landscape photography factors
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rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P530 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than average (494g)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon P530
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Nikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Nikon Coolpix P530
Also Known as FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-02-07
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 494 grams (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $279 $280