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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP150

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 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
  • Launched March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm XP150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 15 months after the Fujifilm XP150 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm XP150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Fujifilm XP150

 SX280 HS Fujifilm XP150 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2012More modern by 15 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Canon SX280 HS

 Fujifilm XP150 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm XP150

 SX280 HS Fujifilm XP150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP150 has sizing of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm XP150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS versus the Fujifilm XP150.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and Fujifilm XP150 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and Fujifilm XP150.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP150 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm XP150 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX280 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP150
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX280 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP150
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lighter than competitors (233g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm XP150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Fujifilm XP150
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujifilm FinePix XP150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Fujifilm FinePix XP150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-03-21 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
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 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 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $325 $260