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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
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Features
51
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX20 IS
Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Launched January 2015
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX10 IS was revealed 7 years before the Fujifilm S9900w and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX10 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S9900w in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Fujifilm S9900w

 SX10 IS Fujifilm S9900w 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Canon SX10 IS

 Fujifilm S9900w SX10 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 73 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S9900w

 SX10 IS Fujifilm S9900w 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. 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) whilst the Fujifilm S9900w has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S9900w in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS and the Fujifilm S9900w.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S9900w is 65 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and Fujifilm S9900w.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S9900w to produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
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you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
features face detection focus
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm S9900w Street photography information
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (600 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9900w as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography details
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built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (600g)
MP count low (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (600 grams)
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (670g)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Fujifilm S9900w
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISFujifilm S9900w
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Fujifilm S9900w
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2015-01-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 670 gr (1.48 lbs)
Physical 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 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $275 $719