Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1600
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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & FujiFilm FinePix S1600. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & FujiFilm S1600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the FujiFilm S1600
SX200 IS | S1600 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SX200 IS
S1600 | SX200 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 8 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and FujiFilm S1600
SX200 IS | S1600 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Analyze the Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | |
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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 |