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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 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 XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2012
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm XF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is very close but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The SX200 IS was launched 4 years prior to the Fujifilm XF1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX200 IS scores versus the Fujifilm XF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm XF1

 SX200 IS Fujifilm XF1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm XF1 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012May 2009Fresher by 40 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm XF1

 SX200 IS Fujifilm XF1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS provides external 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) while the Fujifilm XF1 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm XF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the Fujifilm XF1.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm XF1 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The SX200 IS uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The older SX200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography info
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than others (255 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (255g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF1
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (255 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm XF1
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm XF1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Fujifilm XF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 255g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 199
Other
Battery ID NB-5L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $329 $380