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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T550, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 7 months prior to the Fujifilm T550 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX150 IS grades vs the Fujifilm T550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm T550

 SX150 IS Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SX150 IS

 Fujifilm T550 SX150 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm T550

 SX150 IS Fujifilm T550 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the Fujifilm T550.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm T550 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm T550.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm T550 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (306 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (130 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than average (306g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (130 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
75
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (130 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging features
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
35
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Fujifilm FinePix T550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-14 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
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 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 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 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 -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $249 $160