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Canon 1D MIV vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
51
Imaging
56
Features
75
Overall
63
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon 1D MIV vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Canon 1D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1230g - 156 x 157 x 80mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Replaced the Canon 1D MIII
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S4050
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Canon 1D MIV vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon 1D MIV versus FujiFilm S4000, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the 1D MIV (16MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is pretty close but the 1D MIV (APS-H) and S4000 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The 1D MIV was unveiled 10 months earlier than the S4000 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1D MIV being a Large SLR camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the 1D MIV grades versus the S4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D MIV over the FujiFilm S4000

 1D MIV S4000 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon 1D MIV

 S4000 1D MIV 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Canon 1D MIV and FujiFilm S4000

 1D MIV S4000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon 1D MIV vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D MIV provides outer dimensions of 156mm x 157mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 1230 grams (2.71 lbs) while the FujiFilm S4000 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 1D MIV vs the S4000.

Canon 1D MIV vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D MIV and S4000 is 51 and 67 respectively.

Canon 1D MIV vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D MIV and S4000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MIV having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 1D MIV will render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1D MIV will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 1D MIV vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D MIV vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D MIV vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/300 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D MIV as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
55
sensor size is good (APS-H)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D MIV as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
63
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (1,500 per charge)
46
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography advice
51
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
low battery (1,500 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (540g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography highlights
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery (1,500 shots)
41
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D MIV Vlogging info
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging info
27
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
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Canon 1D MIV vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D MIV and FujiFilm S4000
 Canon EOS-1D Mark IVFujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS-1D Mark IV FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also referred to as - FinePix S4050
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-22 2011-01-05
Body design Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-H 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 27.9 x 18.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 518.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Total lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash options External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/300s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1230 gr (2.71 lb) 540 gr (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 157 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1320 not tested
Other
Battery life 1500 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model LP-E4 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, SD/SDHC card SD / SDHC
Storage slots 2 1
Retail pricing $4,999 $279