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Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • New Model is Canon SX610 HS
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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S4050
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Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX600 HS versus FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the S4000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX600 HS grades vs the S4000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the FujiFilm S4000

 SX600 HS S4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon SX600 HS

 S4000 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and FujiFilm S4000

 SX600 HS S4000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX600 HS versus the S4000.

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and S4000 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and S4000.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX600 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography features
FujiFilm S4000 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography features
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging advice
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (540 grams)
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Canon SX600 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and FujiFilm S4000
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSFujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also Known as - FinePix S4050
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lbs) 540 grams (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 290 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 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
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $279