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Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP50 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 XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP60
Photography Glossary

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon A1400 versus Fujifilm XP50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was introduced 18 months after the Fujifilm XP50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the A1400 matches up against the Fujifilm XP50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Fujifilm XP50

 A1400 Fujifilm XP50 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon A1400

 Fujifilm XP50 A1400 

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Fujifilm XP50

 A1400 Fujifilm XP50 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP50 has measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1400 versus Fujifilm XP50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A1400 versus the Fujifilm XP50.

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1400 and Fujifilm XP50 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and Fujifilm XP50.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A1400 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A1400 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography features
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography features
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP50
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1400 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot A1400Fujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1400 Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-21 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
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 shots 220 shots
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, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $109 $180