Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm F600 EXR which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm F600 EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS offers outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F600 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS against the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 64 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX1 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind in sensor tech.