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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR 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
  • Launched May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm F900EXR
Photography Glossary

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) is fairly well matched but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX150 IS was launched 2 months prior to the Fujifilm F800EXR which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX150 IS grades against the Fujifilm F800EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 SX150 IS Fujifilm F800EXR 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Canon SX150 IS

 Fujifilm F800EXR SX150 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR

 SX150 IS Fujifilm F800EXR 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Fujifilm F800EXR has proportions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX150 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
42
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (306g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (232g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (130 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography features
64
lighter than average (306 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (130 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (232 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (130 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average (306g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (232g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujifilm FinePix F800EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-14 2012-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lb) 232 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 143
Other
Battery life 130 images 300 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $330