Canon S95 vs Fujifilm XP150

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon S95 vs Fujifilm XP150, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm XP150 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The S95 was announced 13 months before the Fujifilm XP150 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S95 matches up against the Fujifilm XP150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 & Fujifilm FinePix XP150. The whole galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery & Fujifilm XP150 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP150 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S95 compared to the Fujifilm XP150.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and Fujifilm XP150 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and Fujifilm XP150.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S95 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm XP150 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S95 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.