FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S3300
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
- Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Released February 2012

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S3300 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon S3300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S4000 was manufactured 13 months prior to the S3300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S3300 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S4000 scores versus the S3300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S3300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Nikon Coolpix S3300. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Nikon S3300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Nikon S3300
S4000 | S3300 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the FujiFilm S4000
S3300 | S4000 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon S3300
S4000 | S3300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 offers outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm S4000 and Nikon S3300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S4000 against the S3300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and S3300 is 67 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and S3300.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3300 to produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S4000 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Nikon Coolpix S3300 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix S4050 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 grams (1.19 pounds) | 128 grams (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | 180 pictures |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $279 | $99 |