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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(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
Fujifilm T500
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm T500

 SX400 IS Fujifilm T500 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2013More recent by 19 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SX400 IS

 Fujifilm T500 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm T500

 SX400 IS Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography factors
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography features
60
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
75
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
40
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
41
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
35
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm FinePix T500
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