Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Fujifilm FinePix JZ100. The complete galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Fujifilm JZ100
A4000 IS | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon A4000 IS
Fujifilm JZ100 | A4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm JZ100
A4000 IS | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Contrast the Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm JZ100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | |
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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 |