Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S9400W
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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S9400W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D and Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The full galleries are provided at Canon 7D Gallery and Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Fujifilm S9400W
7D | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon 7D
Fujifilm S9400W | 7D | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | November 2009 | More modern by 50 months |
Common features in the Canon 7D and Fujifilm S9400W
7D | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon 7D and Fujifilm S9400W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 7D vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications
Canon EOS 7D | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | |
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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 |