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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
64 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 HS
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
  • Announced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9400W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX30 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S9400W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm S9400W

		

		

			
 SX30 IS Fujifilm S9400W 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon SX30 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9400W SX30 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2010Fresher by 40 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S9400W

		

		

			
 SX30 IS Fujifilm S9400W 
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS has physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Check the Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS and the Fujifilm S9400W.
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S9400W is 64 and 61 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and Fujifilm S9400W.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S9400W to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography info
42
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
37
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography details
49
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 more heavy than competitors in class (601 grams)
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
43
 amazing zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
55
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery (500 per charge)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
58
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (840mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competitors in class (601 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
54
 good battery (500 per charge)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 no Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (670g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography highlights
41
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
44
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 good battery (500 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging details
50
 fairly wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (601g)
26
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S9400W
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-09-14 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.80 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 601g (1.32 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 - 500 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NB-7L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $330