Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XF1
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Fujifilm XF1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Fujifilm XF1
SX150 IS | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon SX150 IS
Fujifilm XF1 | SX150 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm XF1
SX150 IS | Fujifilm XF1 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | September 2012 | Same age | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
See the Canon SX150 IS and Fujifilm XF1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX150 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Fujifilm XF1 | |
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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 |