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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX170 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS versus FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was announced 2 years after the S4000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the S4000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the FujiFilm S4000

 SX160 IS S4000 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon SX160 IS

 S4000 SX160 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm S4000

 SX160 IS S4000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the FujiFilm S4000 has proportions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the S4000.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and S4000 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and S4000.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX160 IS to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
51
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
69
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (448mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery life (380 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm S4000
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Otherwise known as - FinePix S4050
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-01-05
Body design 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291g (0.64 lbs) 540g (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 380 photos 300 photos
Type of battery AA 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 SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $199 $279