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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2014
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix F305EXR
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and F300EXR (12MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 4 years later than the F300EXR and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX400 IS scores against the F300EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX400 IS F300EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2014July 2010More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon SX400 IS

 F300EXR SX400 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX400 IS F300EXR 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the FujiFilm F300EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS against the F300EXR.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and F300EXR is 81 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and F300EXR.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX400 IS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX400 IS will render greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography highlights
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography highlights
40
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Also called - FinePix F305EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-29 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313g (0.69 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 190 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $229 $280