FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50
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37 Features
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced January 2013

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S4000 was manufactured 24 months before the SH-50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S4000 grades against the SH-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Olympus SH-50. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Olympus SH-50
S4000 | SH-50 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the FujiFilm S4000
SH-50 | S4000 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SH-50
S4000 | SH-50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 features exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has proportions of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S4000 versus the SH-50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and SH-50 is 67 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and SH-50.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SH-50 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Olympus SH-50 |
Also referred to as | FinePix S4050 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VI |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 540g (1.19 pounds) | 269g (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $279 | $300 |