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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 IS
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The SX150 IS was brought out 23 months after the F300EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the SX150 IS grades vs the F300EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX150 IS F300EXR 
IntroducedMay 2012July 2010More modern by 23 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon SX150 IS

 F300EXR SX150 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX150 IS F300EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS has got external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the FujiFilm F300EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS vs the F300EXR.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and F300EXR is 86 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and F300EXR.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX150 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX150 IS will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
42
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (130 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition (306g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (130 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than average in class (215g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
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focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (130 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging info
FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (306g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Otherwise known as - FinePix F305EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-14 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 photos -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $249 $280