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Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(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
Fujifilm JX500
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Fujifilm JX500

 A1400 Fujifilm JX500 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon A1400

 Fujifilm JX500 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Fujifilm JX500

 A1400 Fujifilm JX500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1400
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1400
Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (113g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
32
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography advice
62
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (150 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (150 shots)
no Timelapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging info
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot A1400Fujifilm FinePix JX500
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