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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR 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 S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S205EXR
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm S200EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the S200EXR (12MP) is very similar but the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and S200EXR (1/1.6") use totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The SX1 IS was brought out 3 months earlier than the S200EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX1 IS matches up against the S200EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 SX1 IS S200EXR 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Canon SX1 IS

 S200EXR SX1 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm S200EXR

 SX1 IS S200EXR 
RevealedMarch 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the FujiFilm S200EXR has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs).

Check the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm S200EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX1 IS against the S200EXR.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and S200EXR is 64 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and S200EXR.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX1 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the FujiFilm S200EXR will deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography advice
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
45
focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography factors
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (615 grams)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
more heavy than others in class (865 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography info
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
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has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (615g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
38
built-in flash
great zoom (436mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (865 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
34
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging details
57
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (615 grams)
19
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (865g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm S200EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR
Also called as - FinePix S205EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-03-27 2009-07-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.6"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8 x 6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 48.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 31-436mm (14.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.3
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lbs) 865 grams (1.91 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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 - NP-140
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $600 $500