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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm JZ100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was released 2 months later than the Fujifilm JZ100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the A4000 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm JZ100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 A4000 IS Fujifilm JZ100 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon A4000 IS

 Fujifilm JZ100 A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm JZ100

 A4000 IS Fujifilm JZ100 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JZ100 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A4000 IS versus the Fujifilm JZ100.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and Fujifilm JZ100.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A4000 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A4000 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ100
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (175 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography features
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (175 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (175 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 175 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $199 $190