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Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S4000

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX710 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix S4050
Photography Glossary

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 3 years after the S4000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX700 HS grades versus the S4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the FujiFilm S4000

 SX700 HS S4000 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 38 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Canon SX700 HS

 S4000 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm S4000

 SX700 HS S4000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).

Analyze the Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm S4000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the S4000.

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and S4000 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and S4000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX700 HS to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography info
FujiFilm S4000 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX700 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S4000
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incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (250 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S4000
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (540g)
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Canon SX700 HS vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and FujiFilm S4000
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSFujiFilm FinePix S4000
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS FujiFilm FinePix S4000
Also called - FinePix S4050
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-12 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 540 gr (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $349 $279