Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JV200

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm JV200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the JV200 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 17 months later than the JV200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX150 IS grades against the JV200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and FujiFilm FinePix JV200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and FujiFilm JV200 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS has got physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JV200 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm JV200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS and the JV200.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and JV200 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and JV200.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX150 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.