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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD 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
  • Revealed March 2009
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2900HD
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX1 IS versus FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and S2800HD (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 10 months earlier than the S2800HD which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX1 IS matches up against the S2800HD in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX1 IS S2800HD 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX1 IS

 S2800HD SX1 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2010March 2009Newer by 10 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD

 SX1 IS S2800HD 
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS comes with outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the FujiFilm S2800HD has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX1 IS versus FujiFilm S2800HD in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS and the S2800HD.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and S2800HD is 64 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and S2800HD.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the FujiFilm S2800HD to deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
29
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography information
FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography information
56
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (615g)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography information
FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography information
33
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography details
FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography details
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built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (615g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography factors
44
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm S2800HD
57
rather wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (615 grams)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Also called - FinePix S2900HD
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-03-27 2010-02-02
Body design 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 615g (1.36 pounds) 437g (0.96 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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