Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm SL1000

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the Fujifilm SL1000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX210 IS grades vs the Fujifilm SL1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL1000 has measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS vs the Fujifilm SL1000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 90 and 61 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm SL1000.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm SL1000 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.