Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm S1 Pro
SX400 IS | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | August 2000 | More modern by 171 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 200k | Clearer display (+30k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon SX400 IS
Fujifilm S1 Pro | SX400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro
SX400 IS | Fujifilm S1 Pro | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro | |
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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 |