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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 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
  • Announced May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP60
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was released 5 months later than the Fujifilm XP50 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm XP50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm XP50

 SX150 IS Fujifilm XP50 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon SX150 IS

 Fujifilm XP50 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP50

 SX150 IS Fujifilm XP50 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS offers physical 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 XP50 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the Fujifilm XP50.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP50 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP50.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of files though you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (130 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography features
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lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (130 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
64
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (130 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP50 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-05-14 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen 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
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 images 220 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $180