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Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2016
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
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S4050
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Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and S4000 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 5 years later than the S4000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the S4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the FujiFilm S4000

 SX620 HS S4000 
ReleasedMay 2016January 2011Fresher by 66 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon SX620 HS

 S4000 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and FujiFilm S4000

 SX620 HS S4000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S4000 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS against the S4000.

Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and S4000 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and S4000.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S4000
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition in class (182g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (540g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography details
50
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging features
FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging features
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (182g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (540g)
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Canon SX620 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and FujiFilm S4000
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSFujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Alternate name - FinePix S4050
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-05-10 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 540 grams (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 shots 300 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $279