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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro 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
  • Announced March 2009
Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2007
  • Replaced the Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S5 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX1 IS was announced 22 months after the Fujifilm S5 Pro which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm S5 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S5 Pro 
AnnouncedMarch 2009July 2007More modern by 22 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm S5 Pro SX1 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S5 Pro

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S5 Pro 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS comes with physical measurements 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 S5 Pro has dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S5 Pro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX1 IS and the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 64 and 55 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX1 IS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX1 IS will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX1 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography features
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (615 grams)
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (920 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (615 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
46
lighter than average in class (920 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (615g)
9
no video shooting
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S5 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Announced 2009-03-27 2007-07-05
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 10MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data 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 615g (1.36 lbs) 920g (2.03 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 448
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $548