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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 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
  • Introduced July 2014
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 19 months later than the Fujifilm S8300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SX400 IS grades against the Fujifilm S8300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm S8300

 SX400 IS Fujifilm S8300 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2013Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Canon SX400 IS

 Fujifilm S8300 SX400 IS 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8300

 SX400 IS Fujifilm S8300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8300 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS versus the Fujifilm S8300.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8300 is 81 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8300.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX400 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
36
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8300
60
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8300
41
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than others (670 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8300
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/7000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH 4 x AA
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
Cost at release $229 $200