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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 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
  • Announced July 2014
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was revealed 7 months later than the Fujifilm S1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX400 IS scores vs the Fujifilm S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm S1

 SX400 IS Fujifilm S1 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2014More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon SX400 IS

 Fujifilm S1 SX400 IS 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm S1

 SX400 IS Fujifilm S1 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has proportions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS against the Fujifilm S1.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm S1 is 81 and 60 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm S1.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX400 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography features
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography highlights
60
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than others (680 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography info
40
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
58
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
57
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no external mic port
heavier than others (680g)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm S1
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Fujifilm FinePix S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-29 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 pounds) 680 grams (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 350 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $229 $400