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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8300

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 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
  • Introduced March 2009
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was launched 4 years before the Fujifilm S8300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX1 IS scores vs the Fujifilm S8300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm S8300

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S8300 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm S8300 SX1 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2009More recent by 46 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S8300

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S8300 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS provides outer 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 S8300 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S8300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX1 IS versus the Fujifilm S8300.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S8300 is 64 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S8300.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8300 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography factors
46
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
56
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (615 grams)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography advice
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography info
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flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (615g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography features
44
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
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relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (615 grams)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (670g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S8300
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm FinePix S8300
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-03-27 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 24-1008mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/7000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (1.36 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $600 $200