Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S4000
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX150 IS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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S4000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the FujiFilm S4000
SX160 IS | S4000 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon SX160 IS
S4000 | SX160 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm S4000
SX160 IS | S4000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon SX160 IS versus FujiFilm S4000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | |
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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 |