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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 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
  • Launched March 2009
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 2 months after the Fujifilm S1500 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX1 IS scores vs the Fujifilm S1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm S1500

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S1500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm S1500 SX1 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S1500

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S1500 
RevealedMarch 2009February 2009Similar age
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Fujifilm S1500 has dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm S1500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the Fujifilm S1500.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S1500 is 64 and 82 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S1500.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images although you should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
46
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
19
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
56
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (615 grams)
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography info
33
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (615 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
great reach (396mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Landscape photography camera
44
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging details
57
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (615g)
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S1500
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-27 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615g (1.36 lbs) 345g (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
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 - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Card slots Single Single
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