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Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched June 2013
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A1400 and Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was manufactured 18 months later than the Fujifilm JX550 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the A1400 scores against the Fujifilm JX550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Fujifilm JX550

 A1400 Fujifilm JX550 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon A1400

 Fujifilm JX550 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Fujifilm JX550

 A1400 Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1400 has 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) while the Fujifilm JX550 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A1400 compared to the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and Fujifilm JX550 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger A1400 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography info
35
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (113g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1400
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
32
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography features
62
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
33
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
34
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging information
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot A1400Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $109 $200