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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
35

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S4050
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was introduced 12 months later than the SP-800 UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S4000 grades versus the SP-800 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S4000 SP-800 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the FujiFilm S4000

 SP-800 UZ S4000 

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S4000 SP-800 UZ 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 has outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 against the SP-800 UZ.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and SP-800 UZ is 67 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent S4000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography information
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography highlights
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (540 grams)
24
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Also referred to as FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 1000
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 12 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 455g (1.00 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $270