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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A100 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Fujifilm A100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm A100 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was released 3 years after the Fujifilm A100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm A100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm A100

 SX150 IS Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedMay 2012February 2009More modern by 40 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SX150 IS

 Fujifilm A100 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm A100

 SX150 IS Fujifilm A100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS has got physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX150 IS versus Fujifilm A100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the Fujifilm A100.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm A100 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm A100.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX150 IS to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm A100 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (130 shots)
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography factors
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (130 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
56
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (130 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (306 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
25
lighter than others in class (124g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Fujifilm FinePix A100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-14 2009-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $0