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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 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 XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2012
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The A4000 IS was introduced 7 months earlier than the Fujifilm XF1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A4000 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm XF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Fujifilm XF1

 A4000 IS Fujifilm XF1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon A4000 IS

 Fujifilm XF1 A4000 IS 
LaunchedSeptember 2012February 2012Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm XF1

 A4000 IS Fujifilm XF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XF1 has sizing of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A4000 IS vs the Fujifilm XF1.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and Fujifilm XF1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A4000 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Canon A4000 IS will render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older A4000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography features
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A4000 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (255g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A4000 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XF1
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (175 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography factors
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (175 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (255 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (175 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (255g)
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Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Fujifilm XF1
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISFujifilm XF1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Fujifilm XF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 255g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 199
Other
Battery life 175 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $199 $380