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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2000
  • Renewed by Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX210 IS was unveiled 9 years after the Fujifilm S1 Pro which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX210 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S1 Pro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 SX210 IS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
IntroducedJune 2010August 2000More modern by 120 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution230k200kClearer display (+30k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon SX210 IS

 Fujifilm S1 Pro SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 SX210 IS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS features outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 Pro has measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS vs the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 90 and 56 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX210 IS having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX210 IS will provide more detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX210 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography details
38
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (820g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography highlights
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (220g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
46
lighter than competition in class (820g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (3MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography advice
48
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (3 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
9
no video recording
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Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISFujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Introduced 2010-06-16 2000-08-08
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3040 x 2016
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 320
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 200k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/125 secs
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lbs) 820 gr (1.81 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 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 SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Launch price $226 $2,000