Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm A150
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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm A150 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm A150 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Fujifilm FinePix A150. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Fujifilm A150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Fujifilm A150
G9 X | Fujifilm A150 | |||
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Launched | October 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 82 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Canon G9 X
Fujifilm A150 | G9 X |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X and Fujifilm A150
G9 X | Fujifilm A150 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G9 X vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X | Fujifilm FinePix A150 | |
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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 |