Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SD4000 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SD4000 IS was manufactured 17 months before the Fujifilm Z1000EXR making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm Z1000EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS features exterior measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD4000 IS and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD4000 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will provide extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.