Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL240
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 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
- Announced March 2009
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm SL240
SX1 IS | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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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 SL240 over the Canon SX1 IS
Fujifilm SL240 | SX1 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | March 2009 | Fresher by 33 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm SL240
SX1 IS | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | |
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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 |