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Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1770
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Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX210 IS and FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 5 months after the S1600 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX210 IS grades vs the S1600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the FujiFilm S1600

 SX210 IS S1600 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SX210 IS

 S1600 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and FujiFilm S1600

 SX210 IS S1600 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1600 has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX210 IS and FujiFilm S1600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX210 IS against the S1600.

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and S1600 is 90 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and S1600.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography factors
38
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography details
FujiFilm S1600 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography info
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
68
lighter than average in class (220g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
55
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging info
FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging info
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and FujiFilm S1600
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISFujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Also called as - FinePix S1770
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lbs) 337 gr (0.74 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $226 $130