Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
SX400 IS | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon SX400 IS
Fujifilm HS30EXR | SX400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm HS30EXR
SX400 IS | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | |
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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 |