Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX150 IS versus Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) is fairly close but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX150 IS was launched 10 months later than the Fujifilm F550 EXR and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX150 IS scores against the Fujifilm F550 EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Canon SX150 IS versus Fujifilm F550 EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS and the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 86 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX150 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SX150 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.