Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm XP50

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm XP50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 2 years later than the Fujifilm XP50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX400 IS matches up against the Fujifilm XP50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Fujifilm FinePix XP50. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XP50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS offers exterior 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 XP50 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm XP50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the Fujifilm XP50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm XP50 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm XP50.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.