Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Here is a complete overview of the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The SX150 IS was brought out 11 years later than the Fujifilm S1 Pro and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX150 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S1 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S1 Pro Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro has dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 86 and 56 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX150 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX150 IS will produce more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS should have an advantage in sensor tech.