Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8300
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 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
- Announced May 2012
- Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Successor is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2013

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was manufactured 7 months prior to the Fujifilm S8300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm S8300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm S8300
SX150 IS | Fujifilm S8300 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Canon SX150 IS
Fujifilm S8300 | SX150 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | More recent by 7 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm S8300
SX150 IS | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8300 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm S8300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS vs the Fujifilm S8300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm S8300 is 86 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm S8300.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S8300 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-05-14 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 24-1008mm (42.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/7000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 306 grams (0.67 lb) | 670 grams (1.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Style 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $200 |