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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1800

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 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
  • Introduced March 2009
FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S1880
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was announced 10 months before the S1800 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX1 IS scores versus the S1800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the FujiFilm S1800

 SX1 IS S1800 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Canon SX1 IS

 S1800 SX1 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2010March 2009More recent by 10 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm S1800

 SX1 IS S1800 
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys external 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 S1800 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS versus the S1800.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and S1800 is 64 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and S1800.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S1800 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm S1800 Street photography advice
56
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (615g)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography info
FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (615 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Landscape photography camera
44
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S1800 as a Vlogging camera
57
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (615g)
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S1800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm S1800
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujiFilm FinePix S1800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS FujiFilm FinePix S1800
Also called as - FinePix S1880
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lbs) 337 grams (0.74 lbs)
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 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 - 4 x AA
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, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $180