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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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
  • Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was announced 19 months after the Fujifilm S8100fd which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD4000 IS scores vs the Fujifilm S8100fd in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 SD4000 IS Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2009Newer by 19 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon SD4000 IS

 Fujifilm S8100fd SD4000 IS 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd

 SD4000 IS Fujifilm S8100fd 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD4000 IS provides outer measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has specifications of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 94 and 75 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SD4000 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
64
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography information
40
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
35
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
24
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-02 2009-01-15
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $300