FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SH-2

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was revealed 5 years before the SH-2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S4000 matches up versus the SH-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 comes with outside measurements 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 SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S4000 and the SH-2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and SH-2 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and SH-2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.