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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 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
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S1500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was released 18 months later than the Fujifilm S1500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SD4000 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD4000 IS scores vs the Fujifilm S1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Fujifilm S1500

 SD4000 IS Fujifilm S1500 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2009More recent by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 Fujifilm S1500 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm S1500

 SD4000 IS Fujifilm S1500 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS provides external dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has specifications of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD4000 IS and the Fujifilm S1500.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm S1500 is 94 and 82 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm S1500.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SD4000 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography features
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography highlights
64
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
long reach (396mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography advice
40
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging details
32
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm S1500
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISFujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Other name IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-02 2009-02-17
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 345 grams (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $200