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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 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
  • Launched July 2014
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z35, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 5 years after the Fujifilm Z35 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm Z35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm Z35

 SX400 IS Fujifilm Z35 
AnnouncedJuly 2014July 2009More modern by 62 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon SX400 IS

 Fujifilm Z35 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm Z35

 SX400 IS Fujifilm Z35 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z35 has dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the Fujifilm Z35.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm Z35 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm Z35.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX400 IS to offer you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography factors
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
lighter than average (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography factors
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography info
60
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than average (125 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography factors
40
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
lighter than average (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-07-29 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 0cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 3s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-45A
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 Single Single
Price at launch $229 $130