Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm T300
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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm T300 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
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Launched July 2011
- Additionally referred to as FinePix T305

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm T300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and T300 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the T300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX1 IS grades versus the T300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & FujiFilm FinePix T300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & FujiFilm T300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the FujiFilm T300
SX1 IS | T300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon SX1 IS
T300 | SX1 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 28 months |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and FujiFilm T300
SX1 IS | T300 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS offers external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the FujiFilm T300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm T300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the T300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and T300 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and T300.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm T300 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | FujiFilm FinePix T300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | FujiFilm FinePix T300 |
Otherwise known as | - | FinePix T305 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-03-27 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 2.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 615g (1.36 lb) | 151g (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 180 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-45A |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $600 | $250 |