Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 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
- Revealed August 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Superseded the Fujifilm XP70
- Renewed by Fujifilm XP90

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was unveiled 5 years prior to the Fujifilm XP80 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SD4000 IS grades vs the Fujifilm XP80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS & Fujifilm XP80. The full galleries are available at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XP80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Fujifilm XP80
SD4000 IS | Fujifilm XP80 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Canon SD4000 IS
Fujifilm XP80 | SD4000 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 54 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Fujifilm XP80
SD4000 IS | Fujifilm XP80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP80 has dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the Fujifilm XP80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm XP80 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and Fujifilm XP80.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP80 to give extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Fujifilm XP80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Fujifilm XP80 |
Also called | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-08-02 | 2015-01-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 9cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 210 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-45S |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $300 | $149 |