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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX10 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX30 IS
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S4050
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX20 IS versus FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 6 months prior to the S4000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX20 IS matches up against the S4000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the FujiFilm S4000

 SX20 IS S4000 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon SX20 IS

 S4000 SX20 IS 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm S4000

 SX20 IS S4000 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS offers outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS compared to the S4000.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and S4000 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and S4000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the FujiFilm S4000 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography info
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography info
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (600 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography factors
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has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (600 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (540g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging information
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rather wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than average (600 grams)
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (540g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and FujiFilm S4000
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISFujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also Known as - FinePix S4050
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 None 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 600g (1.32 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
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 All around 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 pictures
Type of battery - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
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