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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A150

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX710 HS
Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm A150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and Fujifilm A150 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was brought out 5 years after the Fujifilm A150 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm A150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Fujifilm A150

 SX700 HS Fujifilm A150 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 62 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Canon SX700 HS

 Fujifilm A150 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm A150

 SX700 HS Fujifilm A150 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS features outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Fujifilm A150 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX700 HS and the Fujifilm A150.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A150 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and Fujifilm A150 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and Fujifilm A150.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX700 HS to give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX700 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm A150
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (269g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
lighter than others (130 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm A150 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm A150 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competitors (269g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
55
lighter than others (130g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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screen is a good size (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm A150
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
25
lighter than others (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm A150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm A150
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSFujifilm FinePix A150
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Fujifilm FinePix A150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2009-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $349 $130