Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX150 IS versus Fujifilm S2 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The SX150 IS was introduced 9 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS offers exterior 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) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX150 IS versus Fujifilm S2 Pro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 86 and 56 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX150 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX150 IS will provide you with extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SX150 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.