Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP70
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93 Imaging
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Fujifilm FinePix XP70. The complete galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XP70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Fujifilm XP70
A4000 IS | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon A4000 IS
Fujifilm XP70 | A4000 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 23 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm XP70
A4000 IS | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | |
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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 |