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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T400

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
Portability
93
Imaging
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Features
28
Overall
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX280 HS
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm T400, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm T400 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 15 months after the Fujifilm T400 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX270 HS grades versus the Fujifilm T400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Fujifilm T400

 SX270 HS Fujifilm T400 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2012Newer by 15 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Canon SX270 HS

 Fujifilm T400 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm T400

 SX270 HS Fujifilm T400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T400 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm T400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS against the Fujifilm T400.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm T400 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm T400.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T400 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SX270 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm T400
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm T400
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T400 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (233g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (210 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (210 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm T400 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm T400
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujifilm FinePix T400
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Fujifilm FinePix T400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-21 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.50 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 233 gr (0.51 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 210 pictures 180 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
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
Retail price $284 $150