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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR 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 F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) is relatively similar but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX400 IS was brought out 19 months after the Fujifilm F900EXR which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX400 IS scores versus the Fujifilm F900EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 SX400 IS Fujifilm F900EXR 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2013Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Canon SX400 IS

 Fujifilm F900EXR SX400 IS 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR

 SX400 IS Fujifilm F900EXR 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS offers outer 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 F900EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS and the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR is 81 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX400 IS uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The younger SX400 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography highlights
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F900EXR as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (232 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm F900EXR as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography factors
60
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than competition (232 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (260 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (190 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm F900EXR
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm F900EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm FinePix F900EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ EXR II
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 gr (0.69 pounds) 232 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $229 $380