Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX210 IS versus Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is very well matched but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") posses different sensor size.

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The SX210 IS was released 17 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-S1 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX210 IS grades against the Fujifilm X-S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Fujifilm X-S1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS offers 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 X-S1 has dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX210 IS versus Fujifilm X-S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the Fujifilm X-S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 90 and 52 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm X-S1.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX210 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX210 IS will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.