Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8400W

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 17 months later than the Fujifilm S8400W which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm S8400W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS features external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8400W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS and the Fujifilm S8400W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8400W is 81 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX400 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.