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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro front
Portability
54
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro 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
  • Released March 2009
Fujifilm S3 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
  • Introduced March 2005
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
  • New Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S3 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX1 IS was released 4 years later than the Fujifilm S3 Pro and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX1 IS scores against the Fujifilm S3 Pro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm S3 Pro

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S3 Pro 
IntroducedMarch 2009March 2005More recent by 50 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm S3 Pro SX1 IS 
Screen resolution235k230kSharper screen (+5k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S3 Pro

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S3 Pro 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS has got exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm S3 Pro has sizing of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") and a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S3 Pro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX1 IS against the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 64 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S3 Pro.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX1 IS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX1 IS will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX1 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm S3 Pro Street photography info
56
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (615 grams)
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (930 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S3 Pro Sports photography features
33
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S3 Pro as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (615g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
lighter than competition in class (930g)
environment proof
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Landscape photography details
44
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm S3 Pro Vlogging details
57
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (615 grams)
9
can't record video
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S3 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Released 2009-03-27 2005-03-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 2 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 94 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/180 seconds
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 lbs) 930 gr (2.05 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 60
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 346
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $0