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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T500 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
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 7 months before the Fujifilm T500 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX150 IS scores against the Fujifilm T500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm T500

 SX150 IS Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SX150 IS

 Fujifilm T500 SX150 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2012Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm T500

 SX150 IS Fujifilm T500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Fujifilm T500 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm T500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the Fujifilm T500.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm T500 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm T500.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (130 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography information
64
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (130 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
75
lighter than competition (136 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (130 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
35
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (136g)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Fujifilm FinePix T500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-14 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail price $249 $0