Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm F800EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") have different sensor size.

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The SX1 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm F800EXR which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX1 IS scores versus the Fujifilm F800EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. 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 F800EXR has measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm F800EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS versus the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 64 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX1 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.