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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP150

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 5 months after the Fujifilm XP150 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX150 IS matches up against the Fujifilm XP150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm XP150

 SX150 IS Fujifilm XP150 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Canon SX150 IS

 Fujifilm XP150 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP150

 SX150 IS Fujifilm XP150 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys physical measurements 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 XP150 has dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS against the Fujifilm XP150.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP150 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP150.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP150
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (130 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (130 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (130 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP150
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujifilm FinePix XP150
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-05-14 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $249 $260