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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX200 IS versus FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 20 months before the S4000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX200 IS scores versus the S4000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the FujiFilm S4000

 SX200 IS S4000 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon SX200 IS

 S4000 SX200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011May 2009Newer by 20 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and FujiFilm S4000

 SX200 IS S4000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS provides outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S4000 has sizing 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 SX200 IS versus FujiFilm S4000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the S4000.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and S4000 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and S4000.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm S4000 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography info
28
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
62
lighter than others (247 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and FujiFilm S4000
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Other name - FinePix S4050
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lbs) 540g (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $329 $279