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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 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 SL1000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm SL1000

 SX400 IS Fujifilm SL1000 
RevealedJuly 2014January 2013Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Canon SX400 IS

 Fujifilm SL1000 SX400 IS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm SL1000

 SX400 IS Fujifilm SL1000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (659 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (190 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (350 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography highlights
60
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
better than average battery life (350 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (659 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
48
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (659g)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm SL1000
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm FinePix SL1000
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