Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S1500
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Fujifilm S1500
SD4000 IS | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Canon SD4000 IS
Fujifilm S1500 | SD4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm S1500
SD4000 IS | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | |
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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 |