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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX150 IS versus FujiFilm JX300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 17 months later than the JX300 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the JX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the FujiFilm JX300

 SX150 IS JX300 
RevealedMay 2012January 2011More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon SX150 IS

 JX300 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm JX300

 SX150 IS JX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the FujiFilm JX300 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Canon SX150 IS versus FujiFilm JX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS against the JX300.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and JX300 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and JX300.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX150 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm JX300
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than average (130 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (130 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography info
64
lighter than competition in class (306g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (130 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than average (130g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (130 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Otherwise known as - FinePix JX305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-14 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1800s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs 180 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $249 $110