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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm XP150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was released 3 years prior to the Fujifilm XP150 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades versus the Fujifilm XP150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Fujifilm XP150

 SX200 IS Fujifilm XP150 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Canon SX200 IS

 Fujifilm XP150 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012May 2009More recent by 32 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm XP150

 SX200 IS Fujifilm XP150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP150 has dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm XP150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the Fujifilm XP150.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and Fujifilm XP150 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and Fujifilm XP150.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP150 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography highlights
28
manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
environment proofing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Fujifilm XP150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Fujifilm XP150
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujifilm FinePix XP150
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2009-05-14 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1")
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 life - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $329 $260