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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Announced March 2009
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX1 IS versus FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and S4000 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was launched 21 months earlier than the S4000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX1 IS matches up against the S4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the FujiFilm S4000

 SX1 IS S4000 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon SX1 IS

 S4000 SX1 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2009More recent by 21 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm S4000

 SX1 IS S4000 
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the FujiFilm S4000 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS and the S4000.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and S4000 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and S4000.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S4000 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography information
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography information
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (615g)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography features
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography features
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flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (615g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
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really wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (615 grams)
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm S4000
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also called as - FinePix S4050
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-27 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 615 grams (1.36 lb) 540 grams (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 life - 300 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $279