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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP 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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX150 IS versus Fujifilm Z33WP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z33WP and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX150 IS scores against the Fujifilm Z33WP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 SX150 IS Fujifilm Z33WP 
RevealedMay 2012July 2009More recent by 35 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Canon SX150 IS

 Fujifilm Z33WP SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP

 SX150 IS Fujifilm Z33WP 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS comes with exterior 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 Z33WP has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Canon SX150 IS versus Fujifilm Z33WP in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX150 IS against the Fujifilm Z33WP.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX150 IS to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SX150 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography features
Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
weather sealing
lighter than average (110g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (130 shots)
no phase detect AF
23
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography advice
64
lighter than others in class (306g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (130 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
lighter than average (110 grams)
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (130 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
26
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (306g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
25
lighter than average (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujifilm FinePix Z33WP
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-05-14 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $249 $197