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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 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
  • Released February 2012
Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP80
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm XP70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was released 23 months before the Fujifilm XP70 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A4000 IS grades against the Fujifilm XP70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Fujifilm XP70

 A4000 IS Fujifilm XP70 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon A4000 IS

 Fujifilm XP70 A4000 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm XP70

 A4000 IS Fujifilm XP70 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS has 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) and the Fujifilm XP70 has sizing of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm XP70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A4000 IS vs the Fujifilm XP70.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and Fujifilm XP70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and Fujifilm XP70.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older A4000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography highlights
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A4000 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm XP70
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A4000 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (175 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography factors
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (175 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (175 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
34
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm XP70
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISFujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 images 210 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $199 $199