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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 4 months prior to the S4000 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the S4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the FujiFilm S4000

 SX130 IS S4000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon SX130 IS

 S4000 SX130 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm S4000

 SX130 IS S4000 
RevealedAugust 2010January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS has physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S4000 has measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm S4000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX130 IS and the S4000.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and S4000 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and S4000.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S4000 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography features
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography features
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
61
lighter than average (308 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (540g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and FujiFilm S4000
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISFujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also Known as - FinePix S4050
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-19 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 308g (0.68 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery style - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $279