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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as FinePix S4050
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Released January 2014
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was manufactured 4 years prior to the SP-100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the S4000 grades versus the SP-100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Olympus SP-100

 S4000 SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the FujiFilm S4000

 SP-100 S4000 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SP-100

 S4000 SP-100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 features 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) while the Olympus SP-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 versus the SP-100.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and SP-100 is 67 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and SP-100.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-100 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography details
35
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (540 grams)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (594g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography info
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (540 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (594 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging factors
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average (540g)
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (594 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SP-100
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Olympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Olympus Stylus SP-100
Also called as FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
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 lb) 594 grams (1.31 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 330 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $279 $400