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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S1600

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 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
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 2 years after the S1600 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX150 IS scores against the S1600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the FujiFilm S1600

 SX150 IS S1600 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2010Newer by 28 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Canon SX150 IS

 S1600 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm S1600

 SX150 IS S1600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the FujiFilm S1600 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm S1600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX150 IS against the S1600.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and S1600 is 86 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and S1600.

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

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (130 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S1600 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (306 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (130 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (130 shots)
no Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging information
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (306 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S1600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm S1600
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujiFilm FinePix S1600
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS FujiFilm FinePix S1600
Also called - FinePix S1770
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-14 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/4.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lb) 337 gr (0.74 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
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 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 4 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $130