Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JX550
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm JX550
SX1 IS | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SX1 IS
Fujifilm JX550 | SX1 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 33 months |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm JX550
SX1 IS | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | |
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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 |