Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") feature different sensor size.

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The SX1 IS was released 3 years before the Fujifilm F550 EXR and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX1 IS matches up against the Fujifilm F550 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 64 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will render greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.