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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX270 HS
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Also Known as FinePix S4050
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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 2 years later than the S4000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX280 HS scores against the S4000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the FujiFilm S4000

 SX280 HS S4000 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2011Fresher by 27 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon SX280 HS

 S4000 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm S4000

 SX280 HS S4000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the FujiFilm S4000 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm S4000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the S4000.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and S4000 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and S4000.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S4000 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography features
FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
46
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition in class (233g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (210 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging features
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm S4000
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also referred to as - FinePix S4050
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-03-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 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 210 photos 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $325 $279