Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SD4000 IS versus Fujifilm F600 EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the SD4000 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 12 months prior to the Fujifilm F600 EXR so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD4000 IS matches up against the Fujifilm F600 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS has got physical measurements 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 F600 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SD4000 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.