Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8500
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm S8500
SX1 IS | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Canon SX1 IS
Fujifilm S8500 | SX1 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 46 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S8500
SX1 IS | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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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).
Look at the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S8500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | |
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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 |