FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-100
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Olympus SP-100
S4000 | SP-100 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the FujiFilm S4000
SP-100 | S4000 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Olympus SP-100
S4000 | SP-100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical 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).
Check the FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | |
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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 |