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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was manufactured 6 months after the Fujifilm XP30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the A4000 IS grades versus the Fujifilm XP30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Fujifilm XP30

 A4000 IS Fujifilm XP30 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon A4000 IS

 Fujifilm XP30 A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm XP30

 A4000 IS Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS provides exterior measurements 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 XP30 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A4000 IS versus the Fujifilm XP30.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and Fujifilm XP30 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and Fujifilm XP30.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A4000 IS to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (175 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A4000 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
62
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (175 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
weather proof
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (175 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISFujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2011-08-16
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 photographs 200 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $199 $240