Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 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
- Launched July 2014
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The full galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm JX550
SX400 IS | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 32 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SX400 IS
Fujifilm JX550 | SX400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm JX550
SX400 IS | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | |
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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 |