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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was announced 17 months prior to the Fujifilm JX500 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD4000 IS grades vs the Fujifilm JX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Fujifilm JX500

 SD4000 IS Fujifilm JX500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 Fujifilm JX500 SD4000 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2010Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm JX500

 SD4000 IS Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX500 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the Fujifilm JX500.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm JX500 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm JX500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX500 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
lighter than others (113g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography highlights
64
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than others (113 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4000 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
32
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISFujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Also called as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-02 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $90