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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Announced July 2014
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X20
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") provide different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SX400 IS was revealed about the same time to the Fujifilm X30 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX400 IS scores vs the Fujifilm X30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm X30

 SX400 IS Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon SX400 IS

 Fujifilm X30 SX400 IS 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm X30

 SX400 IS Fujifilm X30 
LaunchedJuly 2014August 2014Similar generation
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has external dimensions 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 X30 has proportions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the Fujifilm X30.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm X30 is 81 and 80 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm X30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX400 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon SX400 IS will offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography features
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography information
60
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (423 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography advice
40
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (190 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
58
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
34
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (423 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm X30
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Fujifilm X30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-07-29 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 pounds) 423g (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 images 470 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $229 $499