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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Successor is Canon SX510 HS
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S4050
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 20 months after the S4000 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX500 IS grades versus the S4000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the FujiFilm S4000

 SX500 IS S4000 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon SX500 IS

 S4000 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm S4000

 SX500 IS S4000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS features outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the FujiFilm S4000 has specifications 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 SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the S4000.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and S4000 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and S4000.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX500 IS to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography info
46
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography info
45
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (195 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography highlights
60
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery (195 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (540g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S4000
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (195 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (540g)
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Canon SX500 IS vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and FujiFilm S4000
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISFujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also called - FinePix S4050
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 grams (0.75 pounds) 540 grams (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 195 images 300 images
Battery type 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $299 $279