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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X20 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
  • Revealed July 2014
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Updated by Fujifilm X30
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm X20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX400 IS was introduced 16 months after the Fujifilm X20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm X20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm X20

 SX400 IS Fujifilm X20 
IntroducedJuly 2014April 2013More modern by 16 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon SX400 IS

 Fujifilm X20 SX400 IS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm X20

 SX400 IS Fujifilm X20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X20 has sizing of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX400 IS versus Fujifilm X20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS against the Fujifilm X20.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 81 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm X20.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX400 IS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX400 IS will provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm X20 Street photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (353g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography advice
60
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (353g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
31
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (353 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm X20
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Fujifilm X20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-07-29 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/1000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 gr (0.69 lbs) 353 gr (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 shots 270 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $229 $500