Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Updated by Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Revealed January 2009

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX150 IS versus Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was launched 3 years later than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX150 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S8100fd with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm S8100fd
SX150 IS | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 41 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon SX150 IS
Fujifilm S8100fd | SX150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd
SX150 IS | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS provides external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
See the Canon SX150 IS versus Fujifilm S8100fd in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS versus the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 86 and 75 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX150 IS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer SX150 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-05-14 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 306g (0.67 lbs) | 405g (0.89 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 130 shots | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $249 | $300 |