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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
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Imaging
33
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T550 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 T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 4 years before the Fujifilm T550 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm T550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm T550

 SX1 IS Fujifilm T550 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm T550 SX1 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013March 2009Newer by 46 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm T550

 SX1 IS Fujifilm T550 
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS offers external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS vs the Fujifilm T550.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm T550 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm T550.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to deliver greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
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has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm T550 Street photography information
56
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (615g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
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flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (615 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (136 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (615g)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm FinePix T550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-27 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615g (1.36 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $160