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Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
55
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon EOS 5D Mark III front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
  • 22MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon 5D MII
  • Replacement is Canon 5D MIV
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon 5D MIII and Fujifilm S9400W, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIII was announced 19 months earlier than the Fujifilm S9400W making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the 5D MIII grades versus the Fujifilm S9400W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Fujifilm S9400W

 5D MIII Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon 5D MIII

 Fujifilm S9400W 5D MIII 
RevealedJanuary 2014May 2012Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Fujifilm S9400W

 5D MIII Fujifilm S9400W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIII enjoys exterior dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 5D MIII and Fujifilm S9400W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5D MIII and the Fujifilm S9400W.

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and Fujifilm S9400W is 55 and 61 respectively.

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIII and Fujifilm S9400W.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIII using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon 5D MIII will provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 5D MIII will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIII
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (22MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
58
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography highlights
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (22 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (500 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIII as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
51
weather sealing
MP count decent (22 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (950g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
54
good battery (500 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIII
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (22 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIII Vlogging features
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging features
27
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (950 grams)
26
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Canon 5D MIII vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIII and Fujifilm S9400W
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IIIFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark III Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-22 2014-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 22MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5760 x 3840 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 97 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 950g (2.09 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 2293 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 photos 500 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Price at launch $2,780 $330