Canon SX10 IS vs FujiFilm S1600

Let's look closer at the Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was launched 12 months prior to the S1600 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX10 IS scores versus the S1600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & FujiFilm FinePix S1600. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & FujiFilm S1600 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS has got outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the FujiFilm S1600 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX10 IS and FujiFilm S1600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS and the S1600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and S1600 is 65 and 78 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and S1600.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the FujiFilm S1600 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.