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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 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 SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was launched 3 years prior to the Fujifilm SL240 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX1 IS scores versus the Fujifilm SL240 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm SL240

 SX1 IS Fujifilm SL240 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm SL240 SX1 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012March 2009Fresher by 33 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm SL240

 SX1 IS Fujifilm SL240 
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in 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") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL240 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS versus the Fujifilm SL240.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm SL240 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm SL240.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm SL240 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography advice
46
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
38
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Street photography camera
56
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (615g)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (510 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm SL240 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL240
52
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (615 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (510g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging details
57
rather wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (615g)
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (510g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm SL240
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-27 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615g (1.36 lb) 510g (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 - 300 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $600 $280