Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Fujifilm X-S1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm X-S1
SX200 IS | Fujifilm X-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Canon SX200 IS
Fujifilm X-S1 | SX200 IS | |||
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Introduced | November 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm X-S1
SX200 IS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm X-S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |
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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 |