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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX20 IS
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was revealed at a similar time to the Fujifilm S1500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX10 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Fujifilm S1500

 SX10 IS Fujifilm S1500 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Canon SX10 IS

 Fujifilm S1500 SX10 IS 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S1500

 SX10 IS Fujifilm S1500 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1500 has dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S1500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX10 IS against the Fujifilm S1500.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S1500 is 65 and 82 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S1500.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
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manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
provides face detect autofocus
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm S1500 Street photography details
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (600g)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography details
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has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
very long zoom (396mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S1500 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S1500
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISFujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 345 grams (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
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 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 -
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $275 $200