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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX200 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X-S1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX200 IS scores versus the Fujifilm X-S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm X-S1

 SX200 IS Fujifilm X-S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm X-S1 SX200 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2011May 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm X-S1

 SX200 IS Fujifilm X-S1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S1 has dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS vs the Fujifilm X-S1.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 90 and 52 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm X-S1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX200 IS has the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh tougher. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others (920g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition (247g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
43
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (920g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography information
43
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S1
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
26
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (920g)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm X-S1
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm X-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Fujifilm X-S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2011-11-24
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 920g (2.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery model NB-5L NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $329 $399