Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T400
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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Fujifilm FinePix T400. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Fujifilm T400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Fujifilm T400
SX270 HS | Fujifilm T400 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 15 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm T400 | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm T400
SX270 HS | Fujifilm T400 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Fujifilm FinePix T400 | |
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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 |