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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm J30 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
  • Released May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm J30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 2 years after the Fujifilm J30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX150 IS scores against the Fujifilm J30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm J30

 SX150 IS Fujifilm J30 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2009More modern by 35 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon SX150 IS

 Fujifilm J30 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm J30

 SX150 IS Fujifilm J30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Fujifilm J30 has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm J30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS and the Fujifilm J30.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm J30 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm J30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm J30 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (306 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (130 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than others (306g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (130 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (130 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others (306 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm J30
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Fujifilm FinePix J30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-05-14 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $150