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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2014
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX400 IS versus FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 3 years later than the S4000 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX400 IS scores against the S4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the FujiFilm S4000

 SX400 IS S4000 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2011Fresher by 44 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon SX400 IS

 S4000 SX400 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm S4000

 SX400 IS S4000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 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).

Contrast the Canon SX400 IS versus FujiFilm S4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the S4000.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and S4000 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and S4000.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography details
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography information
FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography information
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography factors
60
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (540g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography details
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm S4000
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also Known as - FinePix S4050
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-07-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lbs) 540 grams (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $229 $279