Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm GFX 50R and the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced in September 2018 and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS was introduced in March 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm GFX 50R Highlights

      • 51.4 MP Medium format CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 117 Focus Points
      • 3.2" 2,360k dot Tilting Screen
      • 0.5" 3,690k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Highlights

      • 10.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.80" 230k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.

      PROS

      Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 51.4 Megapixel
      •   117 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/125 sec
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      •   Price
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Weight - 775 g (1.71 lb / 27.34 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Weight - 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)

      Advantage of Fujifilm GFX 50R

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm GFX 50R over Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.

      Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Larger Sensor Medium format vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 51.4 Megapixel vs 10.0 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 8256 x 6192 vs 3648 x 2736
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 117 vs 9
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.2" vs 2.80"
      Higher Resolution Screen 2,360k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 360 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/3200 sec
      Average Metering vs
      Interval Recording vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX1 IS over Fujifilm GFX 50R.

      Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 1,600
      Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fully Articulated
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 4.0 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/125 sec vs 1/500 sec
      Lighter 775 g (1.71 lb / 27.34 oz) vs 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 32 MB

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm GFX 50R Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm GFX 50R Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Built-in GPS

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 3.2" Tilting screen with 2,360k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS has a 2.80" Fully Articulated screen with 230k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm GFX 50R very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Fully articulated screen makes Canon PowerShot SX1 IS selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Fujifilm GFX 50R also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Fujifilm GFX 50R with Tilting and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Fujifilm GFX 50R has a built-in 0.5" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 3,690k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm GFX 50R features a 51.4 megapixel Medium format CMOS sensor with dimensions of 43.8 x 32.9 mm and a total area of 1441 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 50 - 102,400 in boosted mode. Canon PowerShot SX1 IS features a 10.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm GFX 50R is equipped with X Processor Pro processor and can take pictures up to 8256 x 6192 resolution. Canon PowerShot SX1 IS can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Fujifilm GFX 50R has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Fujifilm GFX 50R has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm GFX 50R comes with NP-T125 battery pack with battery life of 400 shots and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS comes with AA batteries (NiMH recommended) battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm GFX 50R has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots. Canon PowerShot SX1 IS has a single SD/SDHC/MMC card card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Fujifilm GFX 50R has Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm GFX 50R, and up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX1 IS. Fujifilm GFX 50R can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Canon PowerShot SX1 IS can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Fujifilm GFX 50R has TTL Contrast AF system with 117 focusing points and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS has 9 focusing points..


      Flash

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.20 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Fujifilm GFX 50R has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/125 sec on Fujifilm GFX 50R and 1/500 sec on Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm GFX 50R body has dimensions of 161 x 97 x 66 mm (6.34 x 3.82 x 2.6") and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS body has dimensions of 128 x 88 x 88 mm (5.04 x 3.46 x 3.46"). Fujifilm GFX 50R weighs 775 g (1.71 lb / 27.34 oz) and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS weighs 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz).

      Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      161 mm

      97 mm

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      128 mm

      88 mm

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      66 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm GFX 50R and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      Fujifilm GFX 50R and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      78
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   117 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      73
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   117 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Large Sensor
      •   117 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/125 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Large Sensor
      •   117 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 775 g (1.71 lb / 27.34 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      81
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 775 g (1.71 lb / 27.34 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm GFX 50R and Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and give them scores of 76 and 59 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      OVERALL
      76
      OVERALL
      59

      Sensor

      Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      74
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 51.4 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low Flash Sync Speed - 1/125 sec
      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/3200 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec

      Video

      Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      BAD
      32
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      80
      •   117 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,360k dot
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      GOOD
      80
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      48
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm GFX 50R

      Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

      GOOD
      71
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 775 g (1.71 lb / 27.34 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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