Canon 7D vs FujiFilm S4000

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon 7D and FujiFilm S4000, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and S4000 (14MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and S4000 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The 7D was introduced 14 months before the S4000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 7D matches up against the S4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 7D & FujiFilm FinePix S4000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 7D Gallery & FujiFilm S4000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D provides external dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the FujiFilm S4000 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 7D and FujiFilm S4000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 7D compared to the S4000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and S4000 is 56 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D and S4000.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 7D having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 7D will deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older 7D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.