Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W
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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Released February 2014
- Successor is Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2014

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was announced 2 months after the Fujifilm S9400W and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S9400W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Fujifilm S9400W
SX700 HS | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon SX700 HS
Fujifilm S9400W | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm S9400W
SX700 HS | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS has got outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9400W has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
See the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm S9400W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX700 HS and the Fujifilm S9400W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and Fujifilm S9400W is 89 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and Fujifilm S9400W.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-02-12 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lb) | 670 gr (1.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 500 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $349 | $330 |