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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ305
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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 2 years later than the JZ300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX150 IS scores versus the JZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX150 IS JZ300 
RevealedMay 2012February 2010Fresher by 28 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX150 IS

 JZ300 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX150 IS JZ300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS comes with outer 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 JZ300 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS versus the JZ300.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and JZ300 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and JZ300.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX150 IS to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (130 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (130 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (130 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also called as - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-14 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 130 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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