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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JX550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 3 years before the Fujifilm JX550 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX1 IS grades against the Fujifilm JX550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm JX550

 SX1 IS Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm JX550 SX1 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012March 2009Newer by 33 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm JX550

 SX1 IS Fujifilm JX550 
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS offers 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 JX550 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS and the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm JX550 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm JX550.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JX550 to give more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX550
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography info
56
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (615 grams)
56
lighter than average (113 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (615g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (113g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography features
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
34
really wide (26mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm JX550
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relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (615g)
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-03-27 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $200