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Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49
Canon XC10 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Revealed April 2015
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon XC10 versus Fujifilm S9400W, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was announced 16 months after the Fujifilm S9400W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the XC10 scores against the Fujifilm S9400W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 XC10 Fujifilm S9400W 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2014Newer by 16 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon XC10

 Fujifilm S9400W XC10 
Display resolution460k1kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Fujifilm S9400W

 XC10 Fujifilm S9400W 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon XC10 versus Fujifilm S9400W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the XC10 versus the Fujifilm S9400W.

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and Fujifilm S9400W is 54 and 61 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and Fujifilm S9400W.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm S9400W will provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent XC10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography info
49
focusing manually
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have RAW files
36
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon XC10
Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
56
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
features focus via touch
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (1,040g)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography details
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography details
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography info
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography info
43
features focus via touch
quite wide (24mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,040 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
great battery pack (500 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon XC10
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
50
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have RAW files
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging features
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging features
28
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (1,040 grams)
26
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
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Canon XC10 vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Fujifilm S9400W
 Canon XC10Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon XC10 Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-04-08 2014-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 20000 12800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.8 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format XF-AVC, 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1040 grams (2.29 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 - 500 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery model LP-E6N 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,599 $330