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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 5 months after the Fujifilm JX550 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm JX550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm JX550

 SX150 IS Fujifilm JX550 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SX150 IS

 Fujifilm JX550 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm JX550

 SX150 IS Fujifilm JX550 
RevealedMay 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX550 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS vs the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm JX550 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JX550 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (306g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition (113 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (130 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography factors
64
lighter than competitors (306 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (130 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (130 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (306 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-14 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
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 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 -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $200