Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP 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
- Introduced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
- Launched July 2009

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was revealed 5 years later than the Fujifilm Z33WP and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX400 IS grades versus the Fujifilm Z33WP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP. The full galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm Z33WP
SX400 IS | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 62 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Canon SX400 IS
Fujifilm Z33WP | SX400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP
SX400 IS | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS comes with 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) and the Fujifilm Z33WP has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS against the Fujifilm Z33WP.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP is 81 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to give you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2014-07-29 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313 grams (0.69 lb) | 110 grams (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | NP-45 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $229 | $197 |