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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 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 SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was revealed 3 years before the Fujifilm SL300 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX1 IS grades vs the Fujifilm SL300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm SL300

 SX1 IS Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm SL300 SX1 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012March 2009More modern by 33 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm SL300

 SX1 IS Fujifilm SL300 
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS comes with physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL300 has proportions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm SL300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS vs the Fujifilm SL300.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm SL300 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm SL300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm SL300 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography advice
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (615g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL300
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (615g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (510g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (615g)
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (510g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm SL300
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lb) 510 gr (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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $600 $280