Clicky

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
43

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Revealed March 2009
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX1 IS was unveiled 6 years prior to the Fujifilm S9800 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX1 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S9800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm S9800

		

		

			
 SX1 IS Fujifilm S9800 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Canon SX1 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9800 SX1 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015March 2009Newer by 70 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S9800

		

		

			
 SX1 IS Fujifilm S9800 
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS has got outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9800 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S9800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the Fujifilm S9800.
Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S9800 is 64 and 61 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S9800.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9800 to show more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography advice
46
 you can focus manually
 great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
 comes with face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
 MP count good (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
56
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than average (670g)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Sports Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography highlights
33
 great zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
53
 incredible zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
Travel Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
52
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (560mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (615g)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than average (670 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography information
44
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
 relatively wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse function
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm S9800 as a Vlogging camera
57
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
57
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 lack of external mic support
 heavier than average (670g)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	

		

			
Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S9800
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm S9800
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm S9800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-03-27 2015-01-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 grams (1.36 lb) 670 grams (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $600 $299