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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm A150

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX270 HS
Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm A150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 4 years after the Fujifilm A150 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX280 HS scores versus the Fujifilm A150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm A150

 SX280 HS Fujifilm A150 
ReleasedMarch 2013February 2009Newer by 51 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Canon SX280 HS

 Fujifilm A150 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm A150

 SX280 HS Fujifilm A150 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS provides external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Fujifilm A150 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm A150 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 are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS versus the Fujifilm A150.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm A150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm A150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm A150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm A150.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX280 HS to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm A150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX280 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm A150
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm A150 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition (233g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (210 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors in class (130g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (210 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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screen size is decent (3")
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm A150 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (233g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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lighter than competitors in class (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm A150
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujifilm FinePix A150
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Fujifilm FinePix A150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-03-21 2009-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $325 $130