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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 5 months later than the Fujifilm JX500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX150 IS grades against the Fujifilm JX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm JX500

 SX150 IS Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SX150 IS

 Fujifilm JX500 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm JX500

 SX150 IS Fujifilm JX500 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS versus the Fujifilm JX500.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm JX500 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm JX500.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (130 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography features
64
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (130 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (130 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-14 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $90