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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the SD4000 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SD4000 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm XF1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD4000 IS grades against the Fujifilm XF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Fujifilm XF1

 SD4000 IS Fujifilm XF1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 Fujifilm XF1 SD4000 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2012August 2010More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm XF1

 SD4000 IS Fujifilm XF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS provides exterior 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 XF1 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SD4000 IS against the Fujifilm XF1.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm XF1 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm XF1.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD4000 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm XF1 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (255 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XF1
64
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (255 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
41
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging info
32
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (255g)
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm XF1
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISFujifilm XF1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Fujifilm XF1
Also called IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-02 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 255 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 199
Other
Battery ID NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $380