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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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 S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was brought out 3 years after the Fujifilm S8100fd which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the A4000 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S8100fd with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 A4000 IS Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon A4000 IS

 Fujifilm S8100fd A4000 IS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd

 A4000 IS Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has proportions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A4000 IS versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 95 and 75 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher A4000 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (175 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A4000 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (175 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (175 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
35
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-01-15
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash settings 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) 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lb) 405 gr (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $199 $300