Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm XF1

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm XF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX400 IS was announced 23 months later than the Fujifilm XF1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm XF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Fujifilm XF1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Fujifilm XF1 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the Fujifilm XF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm XF1 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX400 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX400 IS will give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.