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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm HS10

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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 HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix HS11
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX1 IS versus FujiFilm HS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the HS10 (10MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX1 IS was brought out 15 months earlier than the HS10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX1 IS grades versus the HS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the FujiFilm HS10

 SX1 IS HS10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Canon SX1 IS

 HS10 SX1 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2010March 2009Fresher by 15 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm HS10

 SX1 IS HS10 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS has got physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the FujiFilm HS10 has dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX1 IS versus FujiFilm HS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the HS10.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and HS10 is 64 and 60 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and HS10.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files however you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX1 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography information
46
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
40
manual focus
saves RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography highlights
FujiFilm HS10 Street photography highlights
56
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (615g)
54
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (666 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm HS10
33
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm HS10 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (615g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
45
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (666g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm HS10 as a Landscape photography camera
44
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
44
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging information
57
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (615g)
23
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (666g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm HS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm HS10
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujiFilm FinePix HS10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS FujiFilm FinePix HS10
Alternative name - FinePix HS11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-27 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lbs) 666 grams (1.47 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $600 $900