- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
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28.00mm - 560.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
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33.00mm - 165.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Canon SX1 IS advantages over Fujifilm AX300
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.69
vs
1.44 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.8
vs
f/3.3
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable
vs
Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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More telephoto lens reach
560 mm
vs
165 mm
Capture objects farther away
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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Wider angle lens
28 mm
vs
33 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Longer exposure
15
vs
8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster JPEG shooting
3.8 fps
vs
1.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/3200
vs
1/1400 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Fujifilm AX300 advantages over Canon SX1 IS
Similarities
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Canon SX10 IS
Canon
SX1 IS
Canon
SX10 IS
-
RAW file ability
-
HDMI out
Fujifilm
AX300
Canon
SX10 IS
Compared to Sony DSC-HX1
Canon
SX1 IS
Sony
DSC-HX1
-
RAW file ability
-
Hot shoe
-
Less expensive
-
Manual focus
Fujifilm
AX300
Sony
DSC-HX1
Compared to Canon SX20 IS
Canon
SX1 IS
Canon
SX20 IS
-
RAW file ability
-
Shoots 1080p video
Fujifilm
AX300
Canon
SX20 IS
Compared to Fujifilm AX550
Canon
SX1 IS
Fujifilm
AX550
Fujifilm
AX300
Fujifilm
AX550