Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX1 IS was revealed 3 years before the Fujifilm F660EXR which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX1 IS scores vs the Fujifilm F660EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS provides external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm F660EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm F660EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the Fujifilm F660EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR is 64 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm F660EXR.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX1 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F660EXR will render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.