Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S1800

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX150 IS versus FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 2 years later than the S1800 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX150 IS grades against the S1800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS has physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the FujiFilm S1800 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS versus the S1800.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and S1800 is 86 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and S1800.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX150 IS to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.