Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
Competitors

As well as being compared against other super zooms, the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS is also often compared to pro digicams, mirrorless, entry-level DSLRs and travel zooms. The Canon PowerShot SX1 IS's top rivals come from Fujifilm (such as the FinePix HS20 and the FinePix HS10) and Canon (such as the Powershot SX40 and the PowerShot SX30 IS)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX1 IS compared to other super zoom competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps), is slightly smaller (prosumer size 128x88x88 mm vs large 130x90x126 mm), has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD), is thinner (3.5" vs 5") and shoots RAW.

However, on average it has much less zoom (20x vs 35x), has a significantly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 320 fps), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 2 years newer $299 - $335	Significant advantages of the HS20 (vs the SX1 IS) Significantly more zoom: 30x vs 20x Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm Significant disadvantages of the HS20 (vs the SX1 IS) Significantly larger: Large 130x90x126 mm vs Prosumer size 128x88x88 mm Significantly thicker: 5" vs 3.5" common strengths of the HS20 and SX1 IS Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Flip-out screens Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
Fujifilm FinePix HS10 1 year newer	Significant advantages of the HS10 (vs the SX1 IS) Records high-speed movies: 1,000 fps vs None Significantly more zoom: 30x vs 20x Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm Significant disadvantages of the HS10 (vs the SX1 IS) Significantly larger: Large 131x91x126 mm vs Prosumer size 128x88x88 mm Significantly thicker: 5" vs 3.5" common strengths of the HS10 and SX1 IS Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Flip-out screens Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS10 vs the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
Canon Powershot SX40 3 years newer $347 - $380	Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the SX1 IS) Much more zoom: 35x vs 20x Supports 24p Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the SX1 IS) No RAW support common strengths of the SX40 and SX1 IS Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Flip-out screens Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the PowerShot SX1 IS
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR 3 years newer $438 - $500	Significant advantages of the HS30 EXR (vs the SX1 IS) Significantly more zoom: 30x vs 20x Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm Records high-speed movies: 320 fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the HS30 EXR (vs the SX1 IS) Much larger: Large 131x97x126 mm vs Prosumer size 128x88x88 mm Significantly thicker: 5" vs 3.5" common strengths of the HS30 EXR and SX1 IS Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Flip-out screens Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS 2 years newer $420	Significant advantages of the SX30 IS (vs the SX1 IS) Much more zoom: 35x vs 20x Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm Significant disadvantages of the SX30 IS (vs the SX1 IS) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS No RAW support common strengths of the SX30 IS and SX1 IS Flip-out screens Good macro capabilities: 0 cm vs 0 cm Support external flash
	Compare the SX30 IS vs the SX1 IS
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS 1 year newer $742	Significant advantages of the SX20 IS (vs the SX1 IS) None found Significant disadvantages of the SX20 IS (vs the SX1 IS) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Significantly smaller screen: 2.5" vs 2.8" Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS common strengths of the SX20 IS and SX1 IS Flip-out screens Good macro capabilities: 0 cm vs 0 cm Support external flash
	Compare the SX20 IS vs the SX1 IS

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX1 IS compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (20x vs 4x), records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps), has a screen which flips out, has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD) and has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm), has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.0), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 461k dots) and is much larger (prosumer size 128x88x88 mm vs mid size 109x65x42 mm).

Fujifilm Finepix X10 2 years newer $599	Significant advantages of the X10 (vs the SX1 IS) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8 Much higher true resolution: 12 MP vs 9.8 MP Significant disadvantages of the X10 (vs the SX1 IS) Screen does not flip out Significantly less zoom: 4x vs 20x common strengths of the X10 and SX1 IS Supports RAW Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Fujifilm Finepix X10 vs the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
Canon PowerShot G12 2 years newer $390 - $496	Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the SX1 IS) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Supports 24p Significantly smaller: Mid size 112x76x48 mm vs Prosumer size 128x88x88 mm Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the SX1 IS) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 20x Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS common strengths of the G12 and SX1 IS Supports RAW Flip-out screens Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
	Compare the G12 vs the SX1 IS
Canon PowerShot G11 1 year newer	Significant advantages of the G11 (vs the SX1 IS) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Significantly smaller: Mid size 112x76x48 mm vs Prosumer size 128x88x88 mm Significantly lighter: 375 g vs 615 g Significant disadvantages of the G11 (vs the SX1 IS) Lower resolution movies: 480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 20x Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS common strengths of the G11 and SX1 IS Supports RAW Flip-out screens Viewfinders: Tunnel vs Digital
	Compare the G11 vs the SX1 IS
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 1 year newer $339	Significant advantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the SX1 IS) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8 Much smaller: Mid size 109x65x42 mm vs Prosumer size 128x88x88 mm Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the SX1 IS) Screen does not flip out Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Significantly less zoom: 3.8x vs 20x common strengths of the DMC-LX5 and SX1 IS Supports RAW Support external flash Fast max shutter speeds: 1/4000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
Canon Powershot S100 3 years newer $356 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the SX1 IS) Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.8 Much smaller: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Prosumer size 128x88x88 mm Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the SX1 IS) Screen does not flip out Significantly less zoom: 5x vs 20x No external flash support common strengths of the S100 and SX1 IS Supports RAW Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot SX1 IS

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX1 IS compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps), has image stabilization (lens vs none) and has a screen which flips out.

However, on average it has a significantly smaller screen (2.8" vs 3.0"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots), takes much lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 24 MP), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 16,000 ISO) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Samsung NX10 1 year newer $636 (body only) $1,047 - $1,098 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NX10 (vs the SX1 IS) Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.8" Significantly higher resolution screen: 614k dots vs 230k dots Has interchangeable lenses Significant disadvantages of the NX10 (vs the SX1 IS) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps No image stabilization: None vs Lens Screen does not flip out common strengths of the NX10 and SX1 IS Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the Samsung NX10 vs the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
Sony NEX-7 2 years newer $1,200 (body only) $1,350 - $1,499 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-7 (vs the SX1 IS) Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Much higher true resolution: 24 MP vs 9.8 MP Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.8" Significant disadvantages of the NEX-7 (vs the SX1 IS) No image stabilization: None vs Lens common strengths of the NEX-7 and SX1 IS Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Flip-out screens
	Compare the Sony NEX-7 vs the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX1 IS compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs none), has a significantly larger screen (2.8" vs 2.5"), has image stabilization (lens vs none), has a screen which flips out and is newer (september, 2008 vs march, 2007).

However, on average it doesn't record movies in 24p, has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.8mm), has a lower quality type of viewfinder (digital vs pentamirror), users slower contrast detection autofocus (contrast detection vs phase detection) and is slightly larger (prosumer size 128x88x88 mm vs prosumer size 124x94x64 mm).

Nikon D5000 6 months newer $880 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5000 (vs the SX1 IS) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Has interchangeable lenses Significant disadvantages of the D5000 (vs the SX1 IS) No image stabilization: None vs Lens Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps common strengths of the D5000 and SX1 IS Flip-out screens
	Compare the Nikon D5000 vs the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
Nikon D40X 1 year older	Significant advantages of the D40X (vs the SX1 IS) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.7x15.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Has interchangeable lenses Has an optical viewfinder: Pentamirror vs Digital Significant disadvantages of the D40X (vs the SX1 IS) Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 30fps Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 2.8" No image stabilization: None vs Lens common strengths of the D40X and SX1 IS None found
	Compare the Nikon D40X vs the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
Nikon D40 1 year older $669 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D40 (vs the SX1 IS) Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.7x15.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Has interchangeable lenses Significant disadvantages of the D40 (vs the SX1 IS) Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 30fps Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 2.8" No image stabilization: None vs Lens common strengths of the D40 and SX1 IS None found
	Compare the Nikon D40 vs the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon SX1 IS compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has significantly more zoom (20x vs 12x), has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.4), records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps), has a screen which flips out and has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm), doesn't have a built-in GPS, has a slightly smaller screen (2.8" vs 3.0"), is much larger (prosumer size 128x88x88 mm vs compact 105x59x28 mm) and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 220 fps).

Panasonic Lumix ZS20 3 years newer $290 - $350	Significant advantages of the ZS20 (vs the SX1 IS) Much smaller: Compact 105x59x28 mm vs Prosumer size 128x88x88 mm Has a GPS Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm Significant disadvantages of the ZS20 (vs the SX1 IS) Screen does not flip out Narrower aperture: f/3.3 vs f/2.8 No RAW support common strengths of the ZS20 and SX1 IS Incredible zoom: 20x vs 20x Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 vs the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS 5 months newer	Significant advantages of the SX200 IS (vs the SX1 IS) Much smaller: Compact 103x61x38 mm vs Prosumer size 128x88x88 mm Much lighter: 220 g vs 615 g Much thinner: 1.5" vs 3.5" Significant disadvantages of the SX200 IS (vs the SX1 IS) Screen does not flip out Much less zoom: 12x vs 20x Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.4 vs f/2.8 common strengths of the SX200 IS and SX1 IS Good macro capabilities: 0 cm vs 0 cm Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
	Compare the SX200 IS vs the SX1 IS