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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4800

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 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 S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S4800 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX1 IS matches up against the Fujifilm S4800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm S4800

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S4800 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm S4800 SX1 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013March 2009Newer by 46 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S4800

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S4800 
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS comes with physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4800 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs).

See the Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS vs the Fujifilm S4800.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S4800 is 64 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S4800.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S4800 to provide greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4800
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (615 grams)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (518 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography details
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has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (615 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (518g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging details
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rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (615g)
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (518 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S4800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S4800
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm FinePix S4800
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm FinePix S4800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-27 2013-01-30
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lb) 518 gr (1.14 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $229