Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SD4000 IS versus Fujifilm F800EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the SD4000 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD4000 IS was announced 24 months before the Fujifilm F800EXR which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm F800EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F800EXR has proportions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Fujifilm F800EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 94 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD4000 IS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.