Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP50
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Fujifilm FinePix XP50. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XP50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm XP50
SX150 IS | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon SX150 IS
Fujifilm XP50 | SX150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP50
SX150 IS | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | |
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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 |