Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W
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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Fujifilm S9400W
SX30 IS | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon SX30 IS
Fujifilm S9400W | SX30 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2010 | Fresher by 40 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Fujifilm S9400W
SX30 IS | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX30 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | |
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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 |