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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro

Portability
65
Imaging
32
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2007
Photography Glossary

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 19 months after the Fujifilm IS Pro which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX10 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm IS Pro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 SX10 IS Fujifilm IS Pro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009July 2007Newer by 19 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Canon SX10 IS

 Fujifilm IS Pro SX10 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro

 SX10 IS Fujifilm IS Pro 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS provides external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm IS Pro has dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS and the Fujifilm IS Pro.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro is 65 and 55 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX10 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX10 IS will give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SX10 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm IS Pro as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
provides face detect autofocus
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm IS Pro Street photography features
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (600g)
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (920g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm IS Pro Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
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flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (600g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
46
lighter than others in class (920g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm IS Pro Landscape photography features
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has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm IS Pro Vlogging advice
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really wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm IS Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm IS Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISFujifilm FinePix IS Pro
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Released 2009-01-15 2007-07-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Total lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone 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 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 920 gr (2.03 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $275 $0