Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

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).

Look at the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.