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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S4050
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP1
  • New Model is Sigma DP1x
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Sigma DP1s, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The S4000 was revealed 16 months later than the DP1s making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S4000 scores against the DP1s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Sigma DP1s

 S4000 DP1s 
IntroducedJanuary 2011October 2009More recent by 16 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the FujiFilm S4000

 DP1s S4000 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Sigma DP1s

 S4000 DP1s 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 offers physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S4000 compared to the DP1s.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and DP1s is 67 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and DP1s.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S4000 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the FujiFilm S4000 will give greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger S4000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography features
Sigma DP1s Portrait photography features
35
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (540 grams)
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP1s Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography details
Sigma DP1s Travel photography details
54
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP1s Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
44
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging info
Sigma DP1s Vlogging info
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (540 grams)
9
no video recording
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Sigma DP1s
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Sigma DP1s
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Sigma DP1s
Also called FinePix S4050 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-10-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 270 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $0