Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro 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
- Released March 2009
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
SX1 IS | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Introduced | March 2009 | ![]() | March 2005 | More recent by 50 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 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 resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+5k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S3 Pro
SX1 IS | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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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 |