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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm T300 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
  • Launched July 2014
FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix T305
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm T300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the T300 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 3 years after the T300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX400 IS scores against the T300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the FujiFilm T300

 SX400 IS T300 
ReleasedJuly 2014July 2011More modern by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon SX400 IS

 T300 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm T300

 SX400 IS T300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the FujiFilm T300 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS and the T300.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and T300 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and T300.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography details
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm T300
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
60
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography advice
41
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and FujiFilm T300
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS FujiFilm FinePix T300
Otherwise known as - FinePix T305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-07-29 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 gr (0.69 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 97 x 57 x 28mm (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 images 180 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $229 $250