Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Fujifilm Z30
A4000 IS | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon A4000 IS
Fujifilm Z30 | A4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm Z30
A4000 IS | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | |
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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 |