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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm T400

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm T400 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Updated by Canon G9 X II
Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm T400 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm T400, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and Fujifilm T400 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was announced 3 years after the Fujifilm T400 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G9 X scores versus the Fujifilm T400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Fujifilm T400

 G9 X Fujifilm T400 
ReleasedOctober 2015January 2012More modern by 46 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Canon G9 X

 Fujifilm T400 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm T400

 G9 X Fujifilm T400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm T400 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X offers external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T400 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm T400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G9 X against the Fujifilm T400.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm T400 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and Fujifilm T400 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm T400 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm T400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and Fujifilm T400.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X will deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G9 X is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm T400 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography highlights
64
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography factors
Fujifilm T400 Street photography factors
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than average (209 grams)
no articulating screen
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography details
Fujifilm T400 Sports photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T400 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than average (209 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography information
Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (220 shots)
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X
Vlogging with Fujifilm T400
39
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (209g)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm T400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Fujifilm T400
 Canon PowerShot G9 XFujifilm FinePix T400
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Fujifilm FinePix T400
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-10-12 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209 gr (0.46 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 180 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $150