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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX20 IS
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was introduced 6 years prior to the Fujifilm S1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX10 IS scores vs the Fujifilm S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Fujifilm S1

 SX10 IS Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon SX10 IS

 Fujifilm S1 SX10 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 60 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S1

 SX10 IS Fujifilm S1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS provides outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 has proportions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

See the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX10 IS vs the Fujifilm S1.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S1 is 65 and 60 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S1 to resolve greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography details
39
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (600g)
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (680g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography features
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (600g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
great battery power (350 shots)
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than average (680g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography info
34
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
58
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging features
52
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (600g)
57
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
missing mic port
heavier than average (680 grams)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S1
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Fujifilm FinePix S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 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
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 680 gr (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 - 350 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $275 $400