Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2009
Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SD4000 IS was manufactured 18 months later than the Fujifilm Z30 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD4000 IS scores against the Fujifilm Z30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Fujifilm Z30
SD4000 IS | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Revealed | August 2010 | February 2009 | Fresher by 18 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon SD4000 IS
Fujifilm Z30 | SD4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm Z30
SD4000 IS | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS provides external 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 Z30 has dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm Z30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the Fujifilm Z30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm Z30 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm Z30.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger SD4000 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 |
Also called | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-08-02 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 3 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | 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 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 pounds) | 110g (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-45 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $300 | $150 |