Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S4000

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Z300 versus Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was released 7 months prior to the S4000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z300 grades against the S4000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z300 and Nikon Coolpix S4000. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z300 Gallery and Nikon S4000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon S4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 versus the S4000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and S4000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z300 and S4000.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S4000 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.