Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S200EXR

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm S200EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the S200EXR (12MP) is fairly close but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and S200EXR (1/1.6") provide totally different sensor size.

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The SX150 IS was brought out 2 years after the S200EXR which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX150 IS matches up against the S200EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS offers 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) while the FujiFilm S200EXR has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm S200EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS against the S200EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and S200EXR is 86 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and S200EXR.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX150 IS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon SX150 IS will render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX150 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.