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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(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
FujiFilm S4000
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the FujiFilm S4000

 G3 X S4000 
RevealedJune 2015January 2011Newer by 55 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kCrisper 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 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and FujiFilm S4000

 G3 X S4000 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

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

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G3 X
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
71
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X Street photography advice
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography advice
73
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X Sports photography features
FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography features
59
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography information
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography information
65
weather proof
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (540g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G3 X Landscape photography information
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
63
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery life (300 per charge)
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging features
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging features
69
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (540g)
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Canon G3 X vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and FujiFilm S4000
 Canon PowerShot G3 XFujiFilm FinePix S4000
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