Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was released 20 months prior to the Fujifilm S9400W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX150 IS matches up against the Fujifilm S9400W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9400W has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S9400W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the Fujifilm S9400W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm S9400W is 86 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm S9400W.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S9400W to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be behind in sensor technology.