Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8600
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 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 Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
- Launched January 2014

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was announced 5 years before the Fujifilm S8600 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX1 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S8600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm S8600
SX1 IS | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Canon SX1 IS
Fujifilm S8600 | SX1 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 58 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S8600
SX1 IS | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS has got outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8600 has sizing of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm S8600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS and the Fujifilm S8600.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S8600 is 64 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S8600.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S8600 to result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S8600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8600 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-03-27 | 2014-01-06 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 25-900mm (36.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 615 grams (1.36 lb) | 450 grams (0.99 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 images |
Form of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | - | 3 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $600 | $200 |