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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro 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
  • Launched July 2014
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2000
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX400 IS was released 14 years after the Fujifilm S1 Pro which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm S1 Pro for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 SX400 IS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
LaunchedJuly 2014August 2000More modern by 171 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution230k200kClearer display (+30k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon SX400 IS

 Fujifilm S1 Pro SX400 IS 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 SX400 IS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 Pro has proportions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS and the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 81 and 56 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX400 IS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX400 IS will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography info
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low MP (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography factors
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
53
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (820 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography factors
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (190 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
46
lighter than average (820g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography information
40
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (190 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
9
no video
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Launched 2014-07-29 2000-08-08
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3040 x 2016
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 320
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 200k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 pounds) 820g (1.81 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $229 $2,000