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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP150

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP150 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon S95
  • Refreshed by Canon S110
Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP150 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon S100 and Fujifilm XP150, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) is very close but the S100 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP150 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The S100 was announced within a month of the Fujifilm XP150 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S100 scores vs the Fujifilm XP150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Fujifilm XP150

 S100 Fujifilm XP150 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Canon S100

 Fujifilm XP150 S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Fujifilm XP150

 S100 Fujifilm XP150 
IntroducedDecember 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP150 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon S100 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP150 has sizing of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S100 compared to the Fujifilm XP150.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP150 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and Fujifilm XP150 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP150 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP150 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and Fujifilm XP150.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S100 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm XP150 will result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP150 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography features
Fujifilm XP150 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography information
Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography information
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography factors
61
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
low battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
67
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography features
50
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Canon S100 vs Fujifilm XP150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Fujifilm XP150
 Canon PowerShot S100Fujifilm FinePix XP150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Fujifilm FinePix XP150
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-12-22 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198g (0.44 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $429 $260