Canon SX210 IS vs Fujifilm A150

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm A150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and Fujifilm A150 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 17 months after the Fujifilm A150 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm A150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Fujifilm FinePix A150. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Fujifilm A150 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS has outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A150 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX210 IS and Fujifilm A150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the Fujifilm A150.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and Fujifilm A150 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and Fujifilm A150.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX210 IS to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX210 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.