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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T400

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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 SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm T400, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm T400 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 15 months after the Fujifilm T400 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX280 HS grades versus the Fujifilm T400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm T400

 SX280 HS Fujifilm T400 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2012Newer by 15 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Canon SX280 HS

 Fujifilm T400 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm T400

 SX280 HS Fujifilm T400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS provides outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm T400 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm T400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS and the Fujifilm T400.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm T400 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm T400.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm T400 to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm T400 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm T400 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm T400 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors in class (233g)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T400 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (233g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm T400
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujifilm FinePix T400
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Fujifilm FinePix T400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-21 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 180 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $325 $150