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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Released March 2009
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX1 IS versus FujiFilm JZ300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was released 10 months before the JZ300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX1 IS matches up against the JZ300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX1 IS JZ300 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX1 IS

 JZ300 SX1 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2010March 2009Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX1 IS JZ300 
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS comes with 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) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS vs the JZ300.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and JZ300 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and JZ300.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JZ300 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
56
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
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flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (615g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
44
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging factors
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really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Alternate name - FinePix JZ305
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-03-27 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $600 $180