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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 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 Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was announced 3 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A4000 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm Z30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Fujifilm Z30

 A4000 IS Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 37 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon A4000 IS

 Fujifilm Z30 A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm Z30

 A4000 IS Fujifilm Z30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS has got external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z30 has measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm Z30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and Fujifilm Z30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and Fujifilm Z30.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer A4000 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than average (110g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (175 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography features
62
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (175 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
lighter than average (110 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (175 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A4000 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-02-17
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 3s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $150