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Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2012
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F305EXR
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Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A4000 IS was launched 19 months later than the F300EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the A4000 IS matches up against the F300EXR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 A4000 IS F300EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon A4000 IS

 F300EXR A4000 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR

 A4000 IS F300EXR 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS provides external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the FujiFilm F300EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the F300EXR.

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and F300EXR is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and F300EXR.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A4000 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon A4000 IS will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern A4000 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography advice
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good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (175 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
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good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (175 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than average (215 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography information
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quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (175 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A4000 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Canon A4000 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISFujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Also called as - FinePix F305EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 175 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $199 $280