Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP200

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 10 months prior to the Fujifilm XP200 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX150 IS grades against the Fujifilm XP200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Fujifilm FinePix XP200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XP200 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS features outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP200 has measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the Fujifilm XP200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP200 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP200.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP200 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.