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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T550 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 T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T550, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A4000 IS was launched 11 months earlier than the Fujifilm T550 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A4000 IS grades versus the Fujifilm T550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Fujifilm T550

 A4000 IS Fujifilm T550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon A4000 IS

 Fujifilm T550 A4000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm T550

 A4000 IS Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS has got external 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) whilst the Fujifilm T550 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the Fujifilm T550.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and Fujifilm T550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and Fujifilm T550.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A4000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A4000 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (175 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A4000 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (175 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
76
lighter than others (136 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A4000 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
41
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (175 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A4000 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (136g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Fujifilm FinePix T550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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 grams (0.32 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical 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 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $199 $160