Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm T400
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm T400 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm T400 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Fujifilm FinePix T400. The whole galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery & Fujifilm T400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Fujifilm T400
G9 X | Fujifilm T400 | |||
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Released | October 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 46 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Canon G9 X
Fujifilm T400 | G9 X |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm T400
G9 X | Fujifilm T400 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm T400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X | Fujifilm FinePix T400 | |
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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 |