FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung ST150F

Below is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was manufactured 24 months before the ST150F which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S4000 grades versus the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Samsung ST150F. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 provides external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S4000 versus the ST150F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and ST150F is 67 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and ST150F.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST150F to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.