Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Here is a in depth review of the Canon SD4000 IS versus Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is fairly close but the SD4000 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD4000 IS was released 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the Fujifilm X20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Fujifilm X20. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Fujifilm X20 has dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SD4000 IS against the Fujifilm X20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm X20.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SD4000 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X20 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SD4000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.