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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX280 HS
FujiFilm S4000
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 2 years after the S4000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX270 HS scores against the S4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the FujiFilm S4000

 SX270 HS S4000 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2011Newer by 27 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon SX270 HS

 S4000 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm S4000

 SX270 HS S4000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS provides outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the FujiFilm S4000 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS vs 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 change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the S4000.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and S4000 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and S4000.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S4000 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography details
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors (233 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (540g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
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Canon SX270 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and FujiFilm S4000
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Otherwise known as - FinePix S4050
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-03-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $284 $279