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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 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 S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was released 10 months prior to the S1600 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX1 IS grades against the S1600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the FujiFilm S1600

					

					

						
 SX1 IS S1600 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SX1 IS

					

					

						
 S1600 SX1 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010March 2009Newer by 10 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm S1600

					

					

						
 SX1 IS S1600 
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS provides physical measurements 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 S1600 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS vs the S1600.
Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and S1600 is 64 and 78 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and S1600.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S1600 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

						Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography details
46
 manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Street photography features
FujiFilm S1600 Street photography features
56
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
49
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography features
33
 long zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
34
 great zoom range (28-420mm  15.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Travel photography information
FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography information
52
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great reach (560mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (615g)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (420mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
44
 manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (2.8")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse recording
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging information
57
 pretty wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 lack of microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (615g)
25
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic support
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm S1600
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Also called as - FinePix S1770
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-27 2010-02-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s -
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 (30 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 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 615 grams (1.36 pounds) 337 grams (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $600 $130