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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A150

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Announced August 2009
Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm A150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and Fujifilm A150 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 7 months later than the Fujifilm A150 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX120 IS grades vs the Fujifilm A150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Fujifilm A150

 SX120 IS Fujifilm A150 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2009Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Canon SX120 IS

 Fujifilm A150 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm A150

 SX120 IS Fujifilm A150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A150 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX120 IS versus Fujifilm A150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS and the Fujifilm A150.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and Fujifilm A150 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX120 IS and Fujifilm A150.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS features the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more modern SX120 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm A150 Street photography details
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (285g)
54
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm A150 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm A150 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (285 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
lighter than competition in class (130g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography information
36
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
26
decent sized screen (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Vlogging camera
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (285 grams)
25
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX120 IS vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Fujifilm A150
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISFujifilm FinePix A150
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Fujifilm FinePix A150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-19 2009-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 285 grams (0.63 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $249 $130