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Nikon S4000 vs Sigma fp

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Nikon S4000 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Later Model is Sigma fp L
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Nikon S4000 vs Sigma fp Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon S4000 versus Sigma fp, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S4000 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The S4000 was unveiled 10 years prior to the fp and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S4000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S4000 scores against the fp in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sigma fp

 S4000 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Nikon S4000

 fp S4000 
AnnouncedJuly 2019February 2010Fresher by 114 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sigma fp

 S4000 fp 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S4000 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4000 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Nikon S4000 versus Sigma fp in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S4000 and the fp.

Nikon S4000 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and fp is 96 and 84 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and fp.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S4000 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sigma fp will produce greater detail having an extra 13MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older S4000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S4000 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
85
focusing manually
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography highlights
Sigma fp Street photography highlights
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography factors
Sigma fp Sports photography factors
17
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography advice
Sigma fp Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
78
environment proof
includes focus by touch
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 Landscape photography features
Sigma fp Landscape photography features
32
really wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4000
Vlogging with Sigma fp
28
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
37
has touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon S4000 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Sigma fp
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Sigma fp
General Information
Make Nikon Sigma
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4000 Sigma fp
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-03 2019-07-11
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 8cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 131 grams (0.29 lbs) 422 grams (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 ID EN-EL10 BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $2,050