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Canon M5 vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
77
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon M5 vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Canon M5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
  • Introduced September 2016
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Other Name is FinePix S4050
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Canon M5 vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon M5 vs FujiFilm S4000, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and S4000 (14MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and S4000 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The M5 was announced 5 years after the S4000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the M5 grades versus the S4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the FujiFilm S4000

 M5 S4000 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2011More modern by 70 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kClearer display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon M5

 S4000 M5 

Common features in the Canon M5 and FujiFilm S4000

 M5 S4000 

Canon M5 vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M5 offers outer dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the FujiFilm S4000 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M5 against the S4000.

Canon M5 vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M5 and S4000 is 77 and 67 respectively.

Canon M5 vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and S4000.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M5 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon M5 will resolve more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer M5 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon M5 vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography advice
79
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M5
Street photography with FujiFilm S4000
77
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M5 Sports photography information
FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography information
66
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (295 per charge)
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M5
Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
77
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (295 CIPA)
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M5
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (295 per charge)
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 Vlogging features
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging features
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
lack of image stabilization
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
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Canon M5 vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and FujiFilm S4000
 Canon EOS M5FujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M5 FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Alternate name - FinePix S4050
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-09-15 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Available lenses 23 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MP4, H.264, AAC Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 grams (0.94 pounds) 540 grams (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1262 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $680 $279