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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(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
Fujifilm S1500
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm S1500

 SX200 IS Fujifilm S1500 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm S1500 SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S1500

 SX200 IS Fujifilm S1500 
AnnouncedMay 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (247g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
very long reach (396mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S1500 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
22
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm S1500
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm FinePix S1500
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