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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm JZ300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was introduced 4 years later than the JZ300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the JZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX400 IS JZ300 
ReleasedJuly 2014February 2010More recent by 55 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX400 IS

 JZ300 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX400 IS JZ300 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the JZ300.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and JZ300 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and JZ300.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Otherwise known as - FinePix JZ305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-07-29 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 313 gr (0.69 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 190 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $229 $180