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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S1770
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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 8 months earlier than the S1600 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX200 IS scores vs the S1600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the FujiFilm S1600

 SX200 IS S1600 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SX200 IS

 S1600 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010May 2009More recent by 8 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and FujiFilm S1600

 SX200 IS S1600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1600 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS and the S1600.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and S1600 is 90 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and S1600.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older SX200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography advice
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm S1600 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography information
FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography information
FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography information
63
lighter than average (247 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
36
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging details
FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging details
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and FujiFilm S1600
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Otherwise known as - FinePix S1770
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-05-14 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 247g (0.54 pounds) 337g (0.74 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 model NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $329 $130