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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX20 IS
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX10 IS versus Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 7 years before the Fujifilm S9800 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX10 IS scores vs the Fujifilm S9800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Fujifilm S9800

 SX10 IS Fujifilm S9800 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Canon SX10 IS

 Fujifilm S9800 SX10 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 73 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S9800

 SX10 IS Fujifilm S9800 
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS comes with physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9800 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX10 IS versus Fujifilm S9800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX10 IS versus the Fujifilm S9800.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S9800 is 65 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S9800.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S9800 to provide extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
offers face detection autofocus
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (670g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9800
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
57
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of external mic port
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S9800
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISFujifilm S9800
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Fujifilm S9800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2015-01-14
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 - 300 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $275 $299