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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(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
Fujifilm S9400W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Fujifilm S9400W

 SX700 HS Fujifilm S9400W 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon SX700 HS

 Fujifilm S9400W SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm S9400W

 SX700 HS Fujifilm S9400W 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2014Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography highlights
45
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (500 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition (269 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
54
great battery pack (500 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (500 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9400W
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
26
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm S9400W
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSFujifilm FinePix S9400W
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