Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX150 IS versus FujiFilm F80EXR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the F80EXR (12MP) is fairly well matched but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and F80EXR (1/2") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX150 IS was released 24 months after the F80EXR making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX150 IS scores versus the F80EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS offers outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the FujiFilm F80EXR has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX150 IS versus FujiFilm F80EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS and the F80EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and F80EXR is 86 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and F80EXR.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX150 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX150 IS will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS should have a benefit in sensor technology.