Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm GFX 50R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX400 IS was brought out 5 years before the Fujifilm GFX 50R and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX400 IS matches up against the Fujifilm GFX 50R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Fujifilm GFX 50R. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys physical dimensions 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 GFX 50R has dimensions of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") along with a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs).

See the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm GFX 50R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS and the Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm GFX 50R is 81 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX400 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will render more detail having its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older SX400 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.