- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 8.0 megapixels
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36.00mm - 360.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
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28.00mm - 560.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Canon SX100 IS advantages over Canon SX1 IS
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Less expensive
$300 vs
$600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Thinner
46 mm
vs
87 mm
Thinner
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Lighter weight
323g
vs
585g
Lighter weight
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Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited
vs
14 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Canon SX1 IS advantages over Canon SX100 IS
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Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch
vs
1/2.5 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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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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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
360 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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More dots on screen
230k
vs
172k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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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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More pixels
10.0
vs
8.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Wider angle lens
28 mm
vs
36 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Faster JPEG shooting
3.8 fps
vs
1.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Higher extended ISO
3200
vs
1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
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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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
SX100 IS
Canon
SX10 IS
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Less expensive
-
Manual focus
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Canon
SX1 IS
Canon
SX10 IS
-
RAW file ability
-
HDMI out
Compared to Nikon P90
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Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Less expensive
-
More pixels
Compared to Sony DSC-HX1
Canon
SX100 IS
Sony
DSC-HX1
Canon
SX1 IS
Sony
DSC-HX1
-
RAW file ability
-
Hot shoe
-
Less expensive
-
Manual focus
Compared to Canon SX20 IS
Canon
SX100 IS
Canon
SX20 IS
-
Less expensive
-
Manual focus
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Canon
SX1 IS
Canon
SX20 IS
-
RAW file ability
-
Shoots 1080p video
Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ100
Canon
SX100 IS
Panasonic
DMC-FZ100
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Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
-
Larger sensor
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Canon
SX1 IS
Panasonic
DMC-FZ100
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Bigger pixels
-
Shoots 1080p video
-
Less expensive
-
Manual focus