Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S4000
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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Released January 2009
- Later Model is Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Launched January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix S4050

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and S4000 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX10 IS was released 24 months before the S4000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX10 IS scores versus the S4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S4000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the FujiFilm S4000
SX10 IS | S4000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon SX10 IS
S4000 | SX10 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm S4000
SX10 IS | S4000 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS has got outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the FujiFilm S4000 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm S4000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX10 IS against the S4000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and S4000 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and S4000.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S4000 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 |
Also Known as | - | FinePix S4050 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 lbs) | 540g (1.19 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 images |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD / SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $275 | $279 |