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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS10

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 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
  • Released July 2014
FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix HS11
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and HS10 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX400 IS was revealed 4 years later than the HS10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX400 IS scores versus the HS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the FujiFilm HS10

 SX400 IS HS10 
RevealedJuly 2014July 2010Fresher by 50 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Canon SX400 IS

 HS10 SX400 IS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm HS10

 SX400 IS HS10 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS provides external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm HS10 has measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS vs the HS10.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and HS10 is 81 and 60 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and HS10.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography advice
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
focusing manually
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm HS10 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (666 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography info
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm HS10
60
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
45
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (666 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm HS10 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm HS10
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
23
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (666 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm HS10
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujiFilm FinePix HS10
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS FujiFilm FinePix HS10
Otherwise known as - FinePix HS11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-07-29 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 lbs) 666g (1.47 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
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 190 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $229 $900