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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm S8100fd
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 SX150 IS Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedMay 2012January 2009Fresher by 41 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon SX150 IS

 Fujifilm S8100fd SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd

 SX150 IS Fujifilm S8100fd 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (130 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
64
lighter than competition (306g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (130 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
53
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (130 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
24
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
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