Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the FujiFilm F300EXR
SX1 IS | F300EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon SX1 IS
F300EXR | SX1 IS | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 16 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR
SX1 IS | F300EXR | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | |
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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 |