Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR 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
- Launched May 2012
- Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm F800EXR
SX150 IS | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Canon SX150 IS
Fujifilm F800EXR | SX150 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR
SX150 IS | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | |
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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 |