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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP150

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm XP150, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was launched 17 months prior to the Fujifilm XP150 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD4000 IS grades against the Fujifilm XP150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Fujifilm XP150

 SD4000 IS Fujifilm XP150 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 Fujifilm XP150 SD4000 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2010More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm XP150

 SD4000 IS Fujifilm XP150 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD4000 IS features exterior measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP150 has measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm XP150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD4000 IS versus the Fujifilm XP150.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm XP150 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm XP150.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP150 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP150
64
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
67
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm XP150
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISFujifilm FinePix XP150
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP150
Also Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-08-02 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1")
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 life - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $260