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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm A150

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm A150 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Updated by Canon G9 X II
Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm A150 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon G9 X versus Fujifilm A150, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the G9 X (1") and Fujifilm A150 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was unveiled 6 years after the Fujifilm A150 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G9 X grades versus the Fujifilm A150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Fujifilm A150

 G9 X Fujifilm A150 
LaunchedOctober 2015February 2009More modern by 82 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Canon G9 X

 Fujifilm A150 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm A150

 G9 X Fujifilm A150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon G9 X comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Fujifilm A150 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X versus Fujifilm A150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X against the Fujifilm A150.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm A150 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and Fujifilm A150 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm A150 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and Fujifilm A150.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will deliver greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer G9 X is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm A150 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A150
64
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography features
Fujifilm A150 Street photography features
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
screen does not articulate
54
lighter than average (130 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X
Sports photography with Fujifilm A150
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm A150 Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
includes focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
56
lighter than average (130g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (220 shots)
27
decent sized screen (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm A150 Vlogging highlights
39
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (209g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
25
lighter than average (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Fujifilm A150
 Canon PowerShot G9 XFujifilm FinePix A150
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Fujifilm FinePix A150
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-10-12 2009-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209 grams (0.46 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $399 $130