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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR 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 F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) is very similar but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The SX400 IS was announced 3 years after the Fujifilm F550 EXR which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX400 IS scores against the Fujifilm F550 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 SX400 IS Fujifilm F550 EXR 
AnnouncedJuly 2014July 2011More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Canon SX400 IS

 Fujifilm F550 EXR SX400 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 SX400 IS Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS has external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm F550 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 81 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The SX400 IS uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more modern SX400 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography advice
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography info
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography highlights
60
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
40
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313g (0.69 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 158
Other
Battery life 190 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $229 $450