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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9200

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 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
  • Announced March 2009
Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm S9200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX1 IS grades against the Fujifilm S9200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm S9200

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S9200 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm S9200 SX1 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014March 2009Newer by 58 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S9200

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S9200 
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9200 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX1 IS and the Fujifilm S9200.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S9200 is 64 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S9200.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S9200 to give more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography info
46
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm S9200 Street photography factors
56
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (615g)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography advice
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery life (500 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (615 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
great battery life (500 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX1 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9200
44
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (500 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging details
57
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average (615 grams)
26
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (670g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S9200
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm FinePix S9200
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm FinePix S9200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-27 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 gr (1.36 pounds) 670 gr (1.48 pounds)
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 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 - 500 shots
Style of battery - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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