• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 96.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm A220 advantages over Canon SD4000 IS

  • Less expensive
    $100 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More pixels
    12.2 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Canon SD4000 IS advantages over Fujifilm A220

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/2.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 32 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/2500 vs 1/1400 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax E90

Fujifilm A220
Pentax E90
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Faster shutter
Canon SD4000 IS
Pentax E90
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Fujifilm AV100

Fujifilm A220
Fujifilm AV100
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Higher extended ISO
Canon SD4000 IS
Fujifilm AV100
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX75

Fujifilm A220
Panasonic DMC-FX75
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
Canon SD4000 IS
Panasonic DMC-FX75
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $210
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compared to Fujifilm AV200

Fujifilm A220
Fujifilm AV200
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Higher extended ISO
Canon SD4000 IS
Fujifilm AV200
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Canon ELPH 500 HS

Fujifilm A220
Canon ELPH 500 HS
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
Canon SD4000 IS
Canon ELPH 500 HS
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $246
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
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