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Canon M vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Canon EOS M front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon M vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced July 2012
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
  • Released January 2014
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Canon M vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon M versus Fujifilm S9400W, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the M (18MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is relatively comparable but the M (APS-C) and Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The M was launched 17 months earlier than the Fujifilm S9400W which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M matches up vs the Fujifilm S9400W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Fujifilm S9400W

 M Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon M

 Fujifilm S9400W M 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2012More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Canon M and Fujifilm S9400W

 M Fujifilm S9400W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon M vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M has exterior measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Canon M versus Fujifilm S9400W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the M versus the Fujifilm S9400W.

Canon M vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M and Fujifilm S9400W is 89 and 61 respectively.

Canon M vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon M will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older M will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon M vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography information
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography information
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
54
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography information
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography information
63
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (18MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (230 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
great battery pack (500 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography highlights
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging info
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging info
36
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
26
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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Canon M vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Fujifilm S9400W
 Canon EOS MFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS M Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-23 2014-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 31 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 23 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 gr (0.66 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 827 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 500 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID LP-E12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $510 $330