Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Here is a in depth review of the Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was introduced 5 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9400W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX1 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S9400W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS features 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) and the Fujifilm S9400W has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX1 IS against the Fujifilm S9400W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S9400W is 64 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm S9400W to render more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.