Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX200 IS versus Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 4 years before the Fujifilm SL1000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX200 IS scores versus the Fujifilm SL1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL1000 has dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS versus Fujifilm SL1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS against the Fujifilm SL1000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 90 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm SL1000.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm SL1000 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind in sensor tech.