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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 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
  • Launched July 2014
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 19 months later than the Fujifilm S8500 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX400 IS scores against the Fujifilm S8500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm S8500

 SX400 IS Fujifilm S8500 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2013Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Canon SX400 IS

 Fujifilm S8500 SX400 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8500

 SX400 IS Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Fujifilm S8500 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS vs the Fujifilm S8500.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8500 is 81 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8500.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX400 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography details
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8500
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography advice
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1104mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm S8500
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-07-29 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k 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
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 313g (0.69 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Physical 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 -
Form 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $229 $500