Canon SX710 HS vs FujiFilm S4000

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX710 HS and FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and S4000 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out 4 years later than the S4000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX710 HS scores vs the S4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S4000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S4000 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX710 HS comes with external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the FujiFilm S4000 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS versus the S4000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and S4000 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and S4000.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.