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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
86 Imaging
39 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 6 months earlier than the Fujifilm S9400W so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm S9400W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm S9400W

          

          

            
 SX160 IS Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon SX160 IS

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S9400W SX160 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S9400W

          

          

            
 SX160 IS Fujifilm S9400W 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2014Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS has outside dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS against the Fujifilm S9400W.
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S9400W is 86 and 61 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S9400W.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you need to factor the release date  of the products into consideration.

            Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX160 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
46
 manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
 decent MP (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
37
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography highlights
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (291 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 more heavy than average (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography info
50
 amazing zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery life (380 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
55
 excellent zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
68
 good battery life (380 CIPA)
 lighter than average in class (291 grams)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 long reach (448mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
 better than average battery power (500 CIPA)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average (670g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
51
 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 good battery life (380 shots)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
44
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 better than average battery power (500 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging information
31
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 lighter than average in class (291 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone socket
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than average (670g)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S9400W
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 291g (0.64 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 380 pictures 500 pictures
Form of battery AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $199 $330