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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S4000 was revealed 24 months after the SP-565UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the S4000 grades against the SP-565UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S4000 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the FujiFilm S4000

 SP-565UZ S4000 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 S4000 SP-565UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S4000 against the SP-565UZ.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and SP-565UZ is 67 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and SP-565UZ.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm S4000 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S4000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography factors
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (540g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Olympus SP-565UZ
Also called as FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 413 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 30
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 68
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $279 $400