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FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Revealed July 2014
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was unveiled 4 years prior to the XG-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S4000 grades versus the XG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Pentax XG-1

 S4000 XG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the FujiFilm S4000

 XG-1 S4000 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2011More modern by 42 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Pentax XG-1

 S4000 XG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 features physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S4000 and the XG-1.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and XG-1 is 67 and 66 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and XG-1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
Portrait photography with Pentax XG-1
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography information
Pentax XG-1 Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (567g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography factors
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1248mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging features
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging features
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (567 grams)
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Pentax XG-1
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Pentax XG-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Pentax XG-1
Also called FinePix S4050 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-07-15
Physical type 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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) 567 grams (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $279 $599