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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX270 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
  • Launched August 2000
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX280 HS was introduced 12 years after the Fujifilm S1 Pro which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX280 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S1 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 SX280 HS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
LaunchedMarch 2013August 2000More modern by 154 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution461k200kCrisper display (+261k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Canon SX280 HS

 Fujifilm S1 Pro SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 SX280 HS Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1 Pro has measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 91 and 56 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX280 HS will render extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (820 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition (233g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (210 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (820g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography details
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (3 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Announced 2013-03-21 2000-08-08
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3040 x 2016
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 320
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 200 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lb) 820 gr (1.81 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 life 210 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $325 $2,000