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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX170 IS
Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 6 months after the Fujifilm SL1000 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm SL1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Fujifilm SL1000

 SX160 IS Fujifilm SL1000 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Canon SX160 IS

 Fujifilm SL1000 SX160 IS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm SL1000

 SX160 IS Fujifilm SL1000 
RevealedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL1000 has dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") and a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS and the Fujifilm SL1000.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 86 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and Fujifilm SL1000.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography factors
46
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (659 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography highlights
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery (350 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
69
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (291 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (448mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
good battery (350 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (659g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm SL1000 as a Landscape photography camera
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
good battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (291g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (659g)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Fujifilm SL1000
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujifilm FinePix SL1000
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 grams (0.64 lb) 659 grams (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 350 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $199 $600