Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX500
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Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2012

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A1400 versus Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A1400 was manufactured 18 months after the Fujifilm JX500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the A1400 grades versus the Fujifilm JX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Fujifilm JX500
A1400 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon A1400
Fujifilm JX500 | A1400 |
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Common features in the Canon A1400 and Fujifilm JX500
A1400 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A1400 versus Fujifilm JX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A1400 against the Fujifilm JX500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and Fujifilm JX500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and Fujifilm JX500.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A1400 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer A1400 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 lbs) | 113 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 photographs | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $109 | $90 |