Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm SL300
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs
(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
- Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Launched January 2012

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX10 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm SL300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX10 IS grades against the Fujifilm SL300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Fujifilm SL300
SX10 IS | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Canon SX10 IS
Fujifilm SL300 | SX10 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm SL300
SX10 IS | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS offers external dimensions 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 SL300 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm SL300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX10 IS vs the Fujifilm SL300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and Fujifilm SL300 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and Fujifilm SL300.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm SL300 to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 lbs) | 510 grams (1.12 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-85 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $275 | $280 |