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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX170 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 SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX160 IS was manufactured 6 months before the Fujifilm S1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX160 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm S1

 SX160 IS Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon SX160 IS

 Fujifilm S1 SX160 IS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S1

 SX160 IS Fujifilm S1 
RevealedJune 2013January 2014Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS provides physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 has dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS versus the Fujifilm S1.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S1 is 86 and 60 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm S1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you should take the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography details
46
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (291 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography features
51
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
69
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lighter than average (291g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
great battery pack (350 shots)
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than average in class (680g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
58
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average (291 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (680 grams)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm S1
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Fujifilm FinePix S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291 grams (0.64 lbs) 680 grams (1.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
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 380 photos 350 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $199 $400