Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD
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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD. The full galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the FujiFilm S2500HD
SX150 IS | S2500HD | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 23 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX150 IS
S2500HD | SX150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and FujiFilm S2500HD
SX150 IS | S2500HD | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD | |
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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 |