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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
56
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Revealed November 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon 7D MII
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon 7D and Fujifilm S9400W, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is very similar but the 7D (APS-C) and Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The 7D was revealed 5 years before the Fujifilm S9400W which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the 7D grades vs the Fujifilm S9400W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Fujifilm S9400W

 7D Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon 7D

 Fujifilm S9400W 7D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014November 2009More modern by 50 months

Common features in the Canon 7D and Fujifilm S9400W

 7D Fujifilm S9400W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 7D offers outer measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9400W has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 7D versus the Fujifilm S9400W.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and Fujifilm S9400W is 56 and 61 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D and Fujifilm S9400W.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 7D with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 7D will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 7D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (800 CIPA)
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery (500 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D Travel photography features
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography features
53
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (800 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
54
good battery (500 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography factors
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (800 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery (500 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging information
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging information
28
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
26
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Fujifilm S9400W
 Canon EOS 7DFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 7D Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-11-06 2014-01-06
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 19 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 97 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860g (1.90 lbs) 670g (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 854 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 500 photographs
Battery form 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 or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,050 $330