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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Canon SX170 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
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX160 IS
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX170 IS versus FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was launched 2 years later than the S4000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX170 IS scores versus the S4000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the FujiFilm S4000

 SX170 IS S4000 
RevealedAugust 2013January 2011Fresher by 32 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon SX170 IS

 S4000 SX170 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm S4000

 SX170 IS S4000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS features physical dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) while the FujiFilm S4000 has dimensions 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 ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX170 IS versus the S4000.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and S4000 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and S4000.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX170 IS to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern SX170 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography advice
44
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography information
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (251g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Sports photography information
FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography info
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (251 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (251g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (540g)
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Canon SX170 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and FujiFilm S4000
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISFujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also referred to as - FinePix S4050
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-08-22 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 gr (0.55 lbs) 540 gr (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $279