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Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP30 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
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Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon A1400 versus Fujifilm XP30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was released 23 months later than the Fujifilm XP30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A1400 grades versus the Fujifilm XP30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Fujifilm XP30

 A1400 Fujifilm XP30 
RevealedJune 2013August 2011Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon A1400

 Fujifilm XP30 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Fujifilm XP30

 A1400 Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP30 has proportions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A1400 versus the Fujifilm XP30.

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and Fujifilm XP30 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and Fujifilm XP30.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A1400 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger A1400 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography features
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
32
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 shots)
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
environment proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (150 shots)
no Time Lapse function
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1400
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
28
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot A1400Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-21 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 200 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $109 $240