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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX1 IS versus FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") boast different sensor size.

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The SX1 IS was brought out 16 months earlier than the F300EXR which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX1 IS scores versus the F300EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX1 IS F300EXR 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon SX1 IS

 F300EXR SX1 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2010March 2009More modern by 16 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX1 IS F300EXR 
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm F300EXR has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Canon SX1 IS versus FujiFilm F300EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS and the F300EXR.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and F300EXR is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and F300EXR.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX1 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the FujiFilm F300EXR will resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (615g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography factors
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (615 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography features
FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography features
44
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging features
FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no mic port
heavier than competitors (615 grams)
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Also referred to as - FinePix F305EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-27 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 ID - NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $280