Canon SX1 IS vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
10.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 560.00mm (35mm eq.)

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2/3 inch 58.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
Fujifilm X10

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:		Fujifilm X20 X10 vs X20
General
Model Number:	SX1 IS	X10
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	EVF	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$599.99	$599.95
Street Price:		$599.00
Date Available:	2009-04-15	2011-11-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	20.6 oz (585 g)	12.7 oz (361 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.0 x 3.5 x 3.5 in. (128 x 88 x 88 mm)	4.6 x 2.7 x 2.2 in. (117 x 70 x 57 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	10.0	12.0
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	2/3 inch
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	58.08mm² (8.8mm x 6.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.69 microns	2.20 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		50
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		20.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		11.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		245
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3640 x 2160 (7.9 MP, Other), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2664 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1864 (5.2 MP, Other), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 11520 x 1624 (18.7 MP, Other), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 9600 x 1624 (15.6 MP, Other), 9600 x 1080 (10.4 MP, Other), 7680 x 1624 (12.5 MP, Other), 7680 x 1080 (8.3 MP, Other), 5760 x 1624 (9.4 MP, Other), 5760 x 1080 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1624 (6.2 MP, Other), 3840 x 1080 (4.1 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW	JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), RAW (RAF format), RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.8	6.6
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)	H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	n/a
Lens:	Canon Zoom Lens, 13 elements in 11 groups (1 UD and 1 asph.), USM	Fujinon optical zoom lens; 9 groups 11 lenses (3 aspherical glass molded lenses included)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 560mm	28 - 112mm
Focal Length (actual):	5 - 100mm	7.1 - 28.4mm
Zoom Ratio:	20.00x	4.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (W) - f/5.7(T)	f/2.0 (W) / f/2.8 (T) - f/11 (7-blade aperture diaphragm)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	0 - 10 cm 0.0 - 3.9 in	1 - 100 cm 0.4 - 39.4 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	52.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	Via optional adapter ring
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x	Up to 2x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection	Contrast Detection AF: Multi, Area, Tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	No	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF type; 0.4" color LCD, 148K dots	Optical zoom viewfinder; Approx. 85% coverage, Diopter adjustment : -3.5 to +1.5 m-1(dpt)
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:		n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.8	2.8
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:		No
Selfie Screen:		No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		3200
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode)	Auto, 100, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 12800 (*ISO4000 / 5000 / 6400 : M mode or lower, ISO12800 : S mode )
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom	Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color temperature selection
Shutter Speed Range:	1/3200 - 15 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE	TTL 256-zones metering; Multi, Spot, Average
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Sports, Stitch Assist, Special Scene (Indoor, Night Scene, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Aquarium, ISO 3200¹, Color Accent, Color Swap), Super Macro	Natural Light, Natural Light & Flash, Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Underwater; EXR mode (EXR Auto / Resolution priority / High ISO & Low noise priority / Dynamic range priority)
Self Timer:	1 - 30 seconds	10 or 2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro	Red-eye removal OFF : Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Red-eye removal ON : Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	50cm-4.8m (W) / 1.0m-2.6m (T)	ISO AUTO (800): Wide : Approx. 50 cm - 7.0 m / 1.6 ft. - 22.9 ft. Telephoto : Approx. 80 cm - 5.0 m / 2.6 ft. - 16.4 ft.
Max Flash Sync:	1/500	1/1000
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot-Shoe	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW	RAW (RAF format), RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)	H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wireless
Connections (extended):	HDMI Mini Connector	Mini HDMI (Type C), DC input with CP-50 DC coupler and AC-5VX power adapter

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.52	1.07
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	1.95	1.21
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited	7
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.8	6.6
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	14	6
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.59 seconds	0.33 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.67 seconds	0.31 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.361 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	1.03 seconds	0.43 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.065 seconds	0.023 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	2.2 seconds	2.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	10.2 seconds	6.1 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	420 shots (NiMH AA)	270 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	4 x AA	Proprietary NP-50
Usable Battery Types:	Alkaline disposeables, NiMH rechargeables	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	4 x AA Alkaline disposeables	1 x Proprietary NP-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	No	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM (ZoomBrowser EX, ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch)	Fujifilm CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP2/Vista, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Optical Image Stabilization, Motion Detection Technology, Face Detection, Vari-angle LCD, 1080p HD.	Optical image stabilization, EXR CMOS sensor, 1080p movies, RAW capture, 7fps full-resolution burst mode.