Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S1500
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Released February 2009

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was introduced 3 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX150 IS grades against the Fujifilm S1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm S1500
SX150 IS | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 40 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Canon SX150 IS
Fujifilm S1500 | SX150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm S1500
SX150 IS | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1500 has dimensions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm S1500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS and the Fujifilm S1500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm S1500 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm S1500.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX150 IS to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX150 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-05-14 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 33-396mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306g (0.67 pounds) | 345g (0.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") |
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 shots | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $249 | $200 |