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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w

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 S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w 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
  • Revealed March 2009
Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 6 years before the Fujifilm S9900w and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX1 IS matches up against the Fujifilm S9900w in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Fujifilm S9900w

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S9900w 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Canon SX1 IS

 Fujifilm S9900w SX1 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015March 2009More recent by 70 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S9900w

 SX1 IS Fujifilm S9900w 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS has got external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9900w has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX1 IS versus Fujifilm S9900w in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS versus the Fujifilm S9900w.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S9900w is 64 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and Fujifilm S9900w.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9900w to resolve extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S9900w Street photography highlights
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (615g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography info
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has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Fujifilm S9900w
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISFujifilm S9900w
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Fujifilm S9900w
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-03-27 2015-01-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 gr (1.36 lb) 670 gr (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 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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
Storage slots Single Single
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