Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm T500
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Released July 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2013

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was manufactured 19 months later than the Fujifilm T500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX400 IS scores versus the Fujifilm T500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Fujifilm FinePix T500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Fujifilm T500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm T500
SX400 IS | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Released | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 19 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SX400 IS
Fujifilm T500 | SX400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm T500
SX400 IS | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS provides physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm T500 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm T500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS and the Fujifilm T500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm T500 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm T500.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX400 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Fujifilm FinePix T500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-07-29 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3440 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 lb) | 136g (0.30 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery style | 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 | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $229 | $0 |