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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 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 Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was launched 2 years after the Fujifilm Z37 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A4000 IS scores versus the Fujifilm Z37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Fujifilm Z37

 A4000 IS Fujifilm Z37 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon A4000 IS

 Fujifilm Z37 A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm Z37

 A4000 IS Fujifilm Z37 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS has got outer 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 Z37 has proportions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the Fujifilm Z37.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and Fujifilm Z37 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and Fujifilm Z37.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon A4000 IS to give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher A4000 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (175 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
62
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (175 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
55
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A4000 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (175 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISFujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-07-22
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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $130