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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JV150

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Announced March 2009
Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm JV150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was announced 10 months earlier than the Fujifilm JV150 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JV150 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX1 IS matches up against the Fujifilm JV150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm JV150

 SX1 IS Fujifilm JV150 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm JV150 SX1 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2010March 2009More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm JV150

 SX1 IS Fujifilm JV150 
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS comes with outer dimensions 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 JV150 has measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm JV150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS vs the Fujifilm JV150.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm JV150 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm JV150.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JV150 to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm JV150 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm JV150 Street photography features
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (615 grams)
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lighter than competition (126g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JV150 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
28
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography information
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (615g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (126g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JV150 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (615g)
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lighter than competition (126g)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm JV150
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm FinePix JV150
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm FinePix JV150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-03-27 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 37-111mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.2-4.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $600 $0