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Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
52
Overall
58
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Released February 2018
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon 4000D and Fujifilm J30, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the 4000D (APS-C) and Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The 4000D was introduced 8 years later than the Fujifilm J30 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 4000D matches up vs the Fujifilm J30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Fujifilm J30

 4000D Fujifilm J30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2009Fresher by 105 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon 4000D

 Fujifilm J30 4000D 

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Fujifilm J30

 4000D Fujifilm J30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 4000D enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm J30 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 4000D compared to the Fujifilm J30.

Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 4000D and Fujifilm J30 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 4000D and Fujifilm J30.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 4000D having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 4000D will give you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern 4000D is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 4000D
Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
77
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography advice
Fujifilm J30 Street photography advice
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography factors
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography factors
60
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D Travel photography features
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography features
56
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
59
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging factors
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging factors
28
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon 4000D vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Fujifilm J30
 Canon EOS 4000DFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS 4000D Fujifilm FinePix J30
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2018-02-26 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 32-96mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 436 gr (0.96 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life 500 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $293 $150