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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(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
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Old Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) is relatively close but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SX400 IS was introduced 2 years after the Fujifilm HS30EXR which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX400 IS grades against the Fujifilm HS30EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 SX400 IS Fujifilm HS30EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2012More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon SX400 IS

 Fujifilm HS30EXR SX400 IS 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR

 SX400 IS Fujifilm HS30EXR 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS has got external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS30EXR has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 81 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The SX400 IS provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more recent SX400 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
heavier than others (687 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Sports photography camera
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography features
60
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography highlights
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (687 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-29 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lb) 687 grams (1.51 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $229 $430