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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP 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
  • Introduced July 2014
Fujifilm Z33WP
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 SX400 IS Fujifilm Z33WP 
LaunchedJuly 2014July 2009Fresher by 62 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Canon SX400 IS

 Fujifilm Z33WP SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP

 SX400 IS Fujifilm Z33WP 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography information
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
23
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography details
60
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography highlights
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
26
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
25
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm FinePix Z33WP
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