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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 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
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP80
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX150 IS versus Fujifilm XP70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 20 months prior to the Fujifilm XP70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX150 IS grades versus the Fujifilm XP70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm XP70

 SX150 IS Fujifilm XP70 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon SX150 IS

 Fujifilm XP70 SX150 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014May 2012Fresher by 20 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP70

 SX150 IS Fujifilm XP70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys 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) whilst the Fujifilm XP70 has dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX150 IS versus Fujifilm XP70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS versus the Fujifilm XP70.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP70 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP70.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP70 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm XP70
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (130 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (306g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (130 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
65
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (130 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
34
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm XP70
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-05-14 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 210 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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