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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 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
  • Launched May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was released 5 months later than the Fujifilm S4200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX150 IS scores against the Fujifilm S4200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm S4200

 SX150 IS Fujifilm S4200 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon SX150 IS

 Fujifilm S4200 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm S4200

 SX150 IS Fujifilm S4200 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS provides 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 S4200 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm S4200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS and the Fujifilm S4200.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm S4200 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm S4200.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4200
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (306g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (543 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (130 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competitors (306 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (130 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
54
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (543 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (130 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (306 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than others (543g)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm S4200
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-14 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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 - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 lb) 543g (1.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 shots 300 shots
Style of battery AA AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $200