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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
81 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 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
  • Announced July 2014
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 2 years after the Fujifilm SL300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX400 IS scores against the Fujifilm SL300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm SL300

					

					

						
 SX400 IS Fujifilm SL300 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2012Newer by 32 months
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Canon SX400 IS

					

					

						
 Fujifilm SL300 SX400 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm SL300

					

					

						
 SX400 IS Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS offers physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL300 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm SL300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the Fujifilm SL300.
Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm SL300 is 81 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm SL300.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX400 IS to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

						Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL300
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 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
38
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography info
52
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL300
42
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (190 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
47
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography details
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 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (190 CIPA)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography information
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 not so great battery (190 per charge)
 no Time Lapse function
41
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no external mic jack
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm SL300
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-29 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 313 gr (0.69 pounds) 510 gr (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $229 $280