Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm F770EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") provide different sensor sizes.

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The SX1 IS was released 3 years prior to the Fujifilm F770EXR and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F770EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX1 IS scores versus the Fujifilm F770EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS comes with external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm F770EXR has measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm F770EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 64 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm F770EXR will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.