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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 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 S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1770
Photography Glossary

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and S1600 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was introduced 4 years after the S1600 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX400 IS scores versus the S1600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the FujiFilm S1600

 SX400 IS S1600 
LaunchedJuly 2014February 2010More modern by 55 months

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SX400 IS

 S1600 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm S1600

 SX400 IS S1600 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has exterior measurements 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 S1600 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the S1600.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and S1600 is 81 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and S1600.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography factors
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (190 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography advice
60
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (190 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography highlights
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm S1600
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Also Known as - FinePix S1770
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-29 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 pounds) 337g (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 -
Type of battery 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
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $229 $130