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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was introduced within a month of the SZ-10 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S4000 matches up versus the SZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Olympus SZ-10

 S4000 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the FujiFilm S4000

 SZ-10 S4000 

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SZ-10

 S4000 SZ-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 enjoys 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) and the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S4000 versus Olympus SZ-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S4000 compared to the SZ-10.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and SZ-10 is 67 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and SZ-10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography features
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good MP (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (540g)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
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good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than others in class (215g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography information
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SZ-10
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Olympus SZ-10
Also called as FinePix S4050 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 220 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $279 $300