Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Fujifilm XF1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Fujifilm XF1
SD4000 IS | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon SD4000 IS
Fujifilm XF1 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | August 2010 | More modern by 25 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm XF1
SD4000 IS | Fujifilm XF1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Check the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm XF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Fujifilm XF1 | |
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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 |