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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Released September 2018
FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S4050
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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and S4000 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 7 years after the S4000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the S4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the FujiFilm S4000

 SX70 HS S4000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2011More modern by 94 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon SX70 HS

 S4000 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and FujiFilm S4000

 SX70 HS S4000 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS offers physical measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS vs the S4000.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and S4000 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and S4000.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography factors
55
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
35
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (608g)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (540g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography factors
57
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
64
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competitors (608 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography features
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX70 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
64
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competitors (608g)
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (540 grams)
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Canon SX70 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and FujiFilm S4000
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSFujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Alternate name - FinePix S4050
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-09-20 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608 gr (1.34 pounds) 540 gr (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 325 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Built-in AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD / SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $550 $279