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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung ST93 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed April 2011
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm S4000 versus Samsung ST93, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was announced 3 months before the ST93 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S4000 grades against the ST93 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Samsung ST93

 S4000 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the FujiFilm S4000

 ST93 S4000 

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung ST93

 S4000 ST93 
RevealedJanuary 2011April 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S4000 provides outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S4000 versus Samsung ST93 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 against the ST93.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and ST93 is 67 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and ST93.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST93 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Street photography advice
Samsung ST93 Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (540g)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST93 Sports photography advice
46
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (540g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
38
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST93 Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (540g)
27
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Samsung ST93
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Samsung ST93
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Samsung ST93
Also called FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-04-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 -