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Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
50
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Superseded the Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Updated by Canon 1D X II
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S9400W, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the 1D X (18MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is relatively similar but the 1D X (Full frame) and Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1D X was revealed 3 years before the Fujifilm S9400W and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the 1D X scores against the Fujifilm S9400W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Fujifilm S9400W

 1D X Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon 1D X

 Fujifilm S9400W 1D X 
LaunchedJanuary 2014October 2011More recent by 27 months

Common features in the Canon 1D X and Fujifilm S9400W

 1D X Fujifilm S9400W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D X features external measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S9400W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 1D X and the Fujifilm S9400W.

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1D X and Fujifilm S9400W is 50 and 61 respectively.

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X and Fujifilm S9400W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1D X having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 1D X will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older 1D X is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography highlights
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X Street photography advice
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography advice
58
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1D X
Sports photography with Fujifilm S9400W
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery power (1,120 shots)
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
48
environment proofing
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (1,120 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
54
good battery pack (500 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1D X
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery power (1,120 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery pack (500 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging advice
28
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
26
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Canon 1D X vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Fujifilm S9400W
 Canon EOS-1D XFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS-1D X Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-10-18 2014-01-06
Physical type Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Dual Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 97%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340g (2.95 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 2786 not tested
Other
Battery life 1120 pictures 500 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model LP-E4N 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Launch pricing $5,299 $330