Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
- Revealed January 2013

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was brought out 19 months after the Fujifilm SL1000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX400 IS scores versus the Fujifilm SL1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm SL1000
SX400 IS | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Revealed | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Canon SX400 IS
Fujifilm SL1000 | SX400 IS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm SL1000
SX400 IS | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS has got physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL1000 has sizing of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS against the Fujifilm SL1000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 81 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm SL1000.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX400 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-07-29 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920 thousand dot |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 pounds) | 659g (1.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $229 | $600 |