Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S1600
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & FujiFilm FinePix S1600. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & FujiFilm S1600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the FujiFilm S1600
SX400 IS | S1600 | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 55 months |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SX400 IS
S1600 | SX400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm S1600
SX400 IS | S1600 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Compare the Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm S1600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | |
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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 |