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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 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
  • Announced May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2012
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm XF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") have different sensor size.

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The SX150 IS was brought out 4 months earlier than the Fujifilm XF1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX150 IS matches up against the Fujifilm XF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm XF1

 SX150 IS Fujifilm XF1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon SX150 IS

 Fujifilm XF1 SX150 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm XF1

 SX150 IS Fujifilm XF1 
ReleasedMay 2012September 2012Same age
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS has got external 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 XF1 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS and the Fujifilm XF1.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and Fujifilm XF1 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX150 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX150 IS will show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (255 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (130 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography info
64
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (130 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (255g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (130 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (306g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (255g)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm XF1
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISFujifilm XF1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Fujifilm XF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-14 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
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 306 grams (0.67 lb) 255 grams (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 199
Other
Battery life 130 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $380