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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR 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
  • Released August 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SD4000 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 5 months before the Fujifilm F500 EXR so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD4000 IS scores against the Fujifilm F500 EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 SD4000 IS Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Canon SD4000 IS

 Fujifilm F500 EXR SD4000 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR

 SD4000 IS Fujifilm F500 EXR 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS has got external measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Fujifilm F500 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD4000 IS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
31
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography factors
64
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography features
40
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging info
32
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISFujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Alternate name IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-02 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $430