Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the FujiFilm S2800HD
SX1 IS | S2800HD | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Canon SX1 IS
S2800HD | SX1 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm S2800HD
SX1 IS | S2800HD | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $600 | $260 |