Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) is fairly well matched but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") offer different sensor measurements.

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The SX150 IS was revealed 5 months later than the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX150 IS grades vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS features outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has sizing of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 86 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX150 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.