Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S4000
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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
- Revealed June 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix S4050

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon G3 X and FujiFilm S4000, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and S4000 (14MP) and the G3 X (1") and S4000 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

The G3 X was unveiled 4 years after the S4000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G3 X matches up vs the S4000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S4000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G3 X and FujiFilm FinePix S4000. The full galleries are provided at Canon G3 X Gallery and FujiFilm S4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the FujiFilm S4000
G3 X | S4000 | |||
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Revealed | June 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 55 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1160k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon G3 X
S4000 | G3 X |
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Common features in the Canon G3 X and FujiFilm S4000
G3 X | S4000 |
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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G3 X has external measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S4000 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G3 X and FujiFilm S4000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G3 X vs the S4000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and S4000 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and S4000.
All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G3 X having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon G3 X will render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern G3 X provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G3 X | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G3 X | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix S4050 |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-06-18 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 31 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-600mm (25.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,620k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.9fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 733 grams (1.62 lb) | 540 grams (1.19 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 521 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 300 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-10L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $849 | $279 |