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Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm XP10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix XP11
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP30
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Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SD4000 IS versus FujiFilm XP10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the XP10 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was introduced 7 months later than the XP10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD4000 IS grades against the XP10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the FujiFilm XP10

 SD4000 IS XP10 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2010Fresher by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 XP10 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and FujiFilm XP10

 SD4000 IS XP10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS has external dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the FujiFilm XP10 has proportions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the XP10.

Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and XP10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and XP10.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the FujiFilm XP10 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SD4000 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm XP10
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
environment proof
lighter than others (135g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
29
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography information
FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography information
64
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
lighter than others (135g)
environment proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography details
40
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
27
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
25
lighter than others (135g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs FujiFilm XP10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and FujiFilm XP10
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISFujiFilm FinePix XP10
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS FujiFilm FinePix XP10
Other name IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S FinePix XP11
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-08-02 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 175g (0.39 pounds) 135g (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" 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 model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $175