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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 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
  • Announced March 2009
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 3 years before the Fujifilm S4200 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S4200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm S4200

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S4200 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm S4200 SX1 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012March 2009More recent by 33 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S4200

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S4200 
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS comes with exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm S4200 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS versus the Fujifilm S4200.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S4200 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S4200.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm S4200 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S4200
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography info
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flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (615g)
MP count low (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (543g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (615g)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (543 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S4200
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-27 2012-01-05
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s -
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 pounds) 543 gr (1.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 life - 300 images
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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