Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm S9800

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX150 IS versus Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9800 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX150 IS scores vs the Fujifilm S9800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Fujifilm S9800. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9800 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS versus the Fujifilm S9800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm S9800 is 86 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm S9800.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S9800 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.