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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 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
  • Launched July 2014
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm JX550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was revealed 2 years after the Fujifilm JX550 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX400 IS scores vs the Fujifilm JX550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm JX550

 SX400 IS Fujifilm JX550 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2012More modern by 32 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SX400 IS

 Fujifilm JX550 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm JX550

 SX400 IS Fujifilm JX550 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS offers outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX550 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm JX550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm JX550 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX400 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography advice
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 per charge)
no phase detect AF
32
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
60
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX550
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (190 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-07-29 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
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 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $229 $200