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Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Released June 2013
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X20
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Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon A1400 and Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the A1400 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The A1400 was introduced 14 months before the Fujifilm X30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A1400 grades versus the Fujifilm X30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Fujifilm X30

 A1400 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon A1400

 Fujifilm X30 A1400 
LaunchedAugust 2014June 2013Fresher by 14 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Fujifilm X30

 A1400 Fujifilm X30 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 offers outside 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) and the Fujifilm X30 has measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A1400 versus the Fujifilm X30.

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and Fujifilm X30 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and Fujifilm X30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A1400 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Canon A1400 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older A1400 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography info
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competitors in class (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography information
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1400
Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
62
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
great battery life (470 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (423g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
33
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (150 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
34
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (423g)
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Canon A1400 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot A1400Fujifilm X30
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A1400 Fujifilm X30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 423 grams (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 shots 470 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $109 $499