Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm S4000

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 7 months later than the S4000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX230 HS grades versus the S4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S4000. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S4000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm S4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the S4000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and S4000 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and S4000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the FujiFilm S4000 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SX230 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.