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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 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
  • Revealed March 2009
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was brought out 4 years before the Fujifilm S8500 and that is quite a sizable 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 short overview of how the SX1 IS grades against the Fujifilm S8500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm S8500

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S8500 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm S8500 SX1 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2009More recent by 46 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S8500

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S8500 
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8500 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the Fujifilm S8500.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S8500 is 64 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S8500.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to offer you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography features
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (615g)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography info
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has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1104mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (670g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography advice
44
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
41
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
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decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (670g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S8500
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 dimensions 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 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/7000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 grams (1.36 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Physical 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $600 $500