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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1 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
  • Revealed March 2009
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was introduced 5 years before the Fujifilm S1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX1 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm S1

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm S1 SX1 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014March 2009More modern by 58 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S1

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS against the Fujifilm S1.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S1 is 64 and 60 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S1.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S1 to deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
56
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
56
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (615g)
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (615g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (680 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography advice
44
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
58
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging details
57
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (615 grams)
57
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (680g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S1
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm FinePix S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-03-27 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615g (1.36 lb) 680g (1.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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