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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

Portability
81 Imaging
41 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
Portability
80 Imaging
57 Features
52 Overall
55

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-Pro2
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm X-Pro1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) is very similar but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX400 IS was announced 2 years after the Fujifilm X-Pro1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX400 IS grades against the Fujifilm X-Pro1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

		

		

			
 SX400 IS Fujifilm X-Pro1 
ReleasedJuly 2014June 2012More modern by 26 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Canon SX400 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-Pro1 SX400 IS 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm X-Pro1

		

		

			
 SX400 IS Fujifilm X-Pro1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has 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) while the Fujifilm X-Pro1 has measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm X-Pro1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the Fujifilm X-Pro1.
Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm X-Pro1 is 81 and 80 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm X-Pro1.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The SX400 IS has got the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The newer SX400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography info
36
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
74
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography information
52
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
64
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
42
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (190 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
45
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery power (300 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography information
60
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 bad battery life (190 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
53
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 missing Timelapse function
 not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography info
41
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 bad battery life (190 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
65
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 no anti-alias filter
 exports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery power (300 shots)
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging highlights
28
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic socket
26
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm X-Pro1
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm X-Pro1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Fujifilm X-Pro1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-07-29 2012-06-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ EXR Pro
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 54
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 gr (0.69 pounds) 450 gr (0.99 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 300 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $229 $1,169