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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 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 JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm JX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was revealed 2 years later than the Fujifilm JX500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX400 IS grades versus the Fujifilm JX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm JX500

 SX400 IS Fujifilm JX500 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2012Fresher by 32 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SX400 IS

 Fujifilm JX500 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm JX500

 SX400 IS Fujifilm JX500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX500 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm JX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS and the Fujifilm JX500.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm JX500 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography advice
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography information
52
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than competition (113g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography info
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
31
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
60
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography info
40
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-07-29 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $229 $90