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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm A100 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
  • Revealed July 2014
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm A100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 5 years after the Fujifilm A100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX400 IS scores versus the Fujifilm A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm A100

 SX400 IS Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedJuly 2014February 2009Newer by 67 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SX400 IS

 Fujifilm A100 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm A100

 SX400 IS Fujifilm A100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys 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) while the Fujifilm A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the Fujifilm A100.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm A100 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm A100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX400 IS to deliver extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm A100 Street photography info
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
lighter than competitors (124g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
60
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than competitors (124g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm A100 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
25
lighter than competitors (124g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Fujifilm FinePix A100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-07-29 2009-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $229 $0