Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the Fujifilm F750EXR which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F750EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm F750EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F750EXR Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS provides 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) whilst the Fujifilm F750EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX1 IS against the Fujifilm F750EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR is 64 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX1 IS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm F750EXR will show more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.