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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 5 months after the Fujifilm SL300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX150 IS scores vs the Fujifilm SL300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm SL300

 SX150 IS Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Canon SX150 IS

 Fujifilm SL300 SX150 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm SL300

 SX150 IS Fujifilm SL300 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outer 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 SL300 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS against the Fujifilm SL300.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm SL300 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm SL300.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (510g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography factors
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (130 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography features
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (130 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (510 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (130 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (306 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (510 grams)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm SL300
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-14 2012-01-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 510 grams (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $280