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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 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
  • Launched August 2010
  • Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was revealed 13 months after the Fujifilm Z37 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD4000 IS matches up against the Fujifilm Z37 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Fujifilm Z37

 SD4000 IS Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedAugust 2010July 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 Fujifilm Z37 SD4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm Z37

 SD4000 IS Fujifilm Z37 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS features physical dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z37 has proportions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD4000 IS vs the Fujifilm Z37.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm Z37 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm Z37.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher SD4000 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
64
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography factors
40
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISFujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Alternate name IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-02 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
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, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $130