FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-1

The following is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was brought out 4 years prior to the SH-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S4000 matches up against the SH-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S4000 and the SH-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and SH-1 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and SH-1.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.