Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1500
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Newer Model is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Announced February 2009

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX200 IS versus Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was launched 3 months later than the Fujifilm S1500 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX200 IS scores vs the Fujifilm S1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm S1500
SX200 IS | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Canon SX200 IS
Fujifilm S1500 | SX200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S1500
SX200 IS | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
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Announced | May 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS provides external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has proportions of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check the Canon SX200 IS versus Fujifilm S1500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the Fujifilm S1500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm S1500 is 90 and 82 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm S1500.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX200 IS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 33-396mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 345g (0.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-5L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $329 | $200 |