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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T500 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
  • Announced February 2012
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon A4000 IS versus Fujifilm T500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was launched 11 months earlier than the Fujifilm T500 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A4000 IS matches up against the Fujifilm T500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Fujifilm T500

 A4000 IS Fujifilm T500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon A4000 IS

 Fujifilm T500 A4000 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm T500

 A4000 IS Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS features outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm T500 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A4000 IS versus Fujifilm T500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A4000 IS versus the Fujifilm T500.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and Fujifilm T500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and Fujifilm T500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older A4000 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A4000 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
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good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm T500 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (175 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (175 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than others in class (136 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
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fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (175 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
35
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (136g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Fujifilm FinePix T500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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 145 grams (0.32 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $0