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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD 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
  • Announced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 23 months after the S2500HD which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX150 IS scores vs the S2500HD with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX150 IS S2500HD 
RevealedMay 2012July 2010Newer by 23 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX150 IS

 S2500HD SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX150 IS S2500HD 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS provides external 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 S2500HD has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX150 IS against the S2500HD.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and S2500HD is 86 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and S2500HD.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX150 IS to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (130 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography info
FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography info
64
lighter than competition in class (306g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (130 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (130 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (306g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Also referred to as - FinePix S2600HD
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-14 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 337 grams (0.74 pounds)
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 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 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $249 $200