Clicky

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP150

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX280 HS
Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX270 HS versus Fujifilm XP150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The SX270 HS was introduced 15 months later than the Fujifilm XP150 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX270 HS scores vs the Fujifilm XP150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Fujifilm XP150

 SX270 HS Fujifilm XP150 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2012More recent by 15 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Canon SX270 HS

 Fujifilm XP150 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm XP150

 SX270 HS Fujifilm XP150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS features outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP150 has measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX270 HS versus Fujifilm XP150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS against the Fujifilm XP150.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and Fujifilm XP150 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and Fujifilm XP150.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP150 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX270 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography factors
34
manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm XP150
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (233g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Sports photography camera
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (210 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
environment proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XP150 Landscape photography features
41
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (233 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Canon SX270 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Fujifilm XP150
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSFujifilm FinePix XP150
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-03-21 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display 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 rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233g (0.51 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $284 $260