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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Comparison

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20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing ELPH 150 IS and X20, two Compact cameras from Canon and Fujifilm. Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS is a Ultracompact class camera and Fujifilm X20 is a Small Sensor Compact class camera.

Canon ELPH 150 IS was introduced to market in February 2014 and Fujifilm X20 was launched in April 2013. There is only 10 months difference between ELPH 150 IS and X20 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm X20 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon ELPH 150 IS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-02-12
  • 20MP - 1/2.3' CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 142g. 95 x 57 x 24 mm
  • Also known as IXUS 155

Fujifilm X20 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-04-29
  • 12MP - 2/3-inch CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.80" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (tunnel) viewfinder
  • 12.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 353g. 117 x 70 x 57 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm X10 Compare

Fujifilm X20 was replaced by Fujifilm X30 . You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X20
Fujifilm X30 vs Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS (IXUS 155)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm X20 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS over Fujifilm X20
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 12 MP 66% more pixels
Weight
142 g vs 353 g 211 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
240mm vs 112mm 128 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
10× vs 4× more flexible focal coverage
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm X20 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Optical vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
12.800 vs 1.600 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
2.8" vs 2.7" 0.1 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 1.0fps 11 fps faster
Battery Life
270 shots vs 230 shots 40 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide
2.00 vs 3.00 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
7.0m vs 4.0m 3m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
4.84µm2 vs 1.41µm2 243% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm X20
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm X20
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
LCD Screen Size
2.80" vs 2.80" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 460k dots Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Fujifilm X20: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm X20 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon ELPH 150 IS has external dimensions of 95 x 57 x 24 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.94″) and weighs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm X20 has external dimensions of 117 x 70 x 57 mm (4.61 x 2.76 x 2.24″) and weighs 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm X20. Canon ELPH 150 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 22mm narrower, 13mm shorter and 33mm thinner than Fujifilm X20.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm X20 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm X20.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm X20 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm X20.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm X20 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon ELPH 150 IS is significantly lighter (211g ) than the Fujifilm X20 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
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Average
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Thickness Comparison

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ELPH 150 IS
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS (IXUS 155) nor Fujifilm X20 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm X20's 2.80" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon ELPH 150 IS's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Fujifilm X20: Sensor Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS has a 20.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Digic 4+ processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm X20 has a 12.0MP 2/3-inch (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor.

Canon ELPH 150 IS's sensor provides 8MP more than Fujifilm X20's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the ELPH 150 IS and X20 sensor size comparison.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm X20 Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm X20 has a 2.1x Larger sensor area than Canon ELPH 150 IS. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS features a 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 10× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm X20 features a 28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 4× zoom lens.

Canon ELPH 150 IS has 4mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm X20. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.00, Fujifilm X20 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 150 IS has 128mm longer reach than the Fujifilm X20. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Fujifilm X20 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
X20
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
X20
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
X20
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ELPH 150 IS
X20
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Canon ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm X20 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm X20 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon ELPH 150 IS for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X20 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X20 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X20 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
240 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 230 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 270 shots
112 mm Tele Lens
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X20 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
142g
10.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
353g
Body Thickness 57mm
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Canon ELPH 150 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X20 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Fujifilm X20: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm X20, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon ELPH 150 IS and Fujifilm X20 scores compare:

Canon ELPH 150 IS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #95 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1099 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Fujifilm X20
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #52 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #505 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X20 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon ELPH 150 IS in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Canon ELPH 150 IS. Otherwise, Fujifilm X20 is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm X20 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Fujifilm X20
Brand Canon Fujifilm
Announced 2014-02-12 2013-04-29
Body Type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Size 1/2.3' 2/3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 8.8 x 6.6 mm
Area 28.07mm2 58.08mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-240 mm (10×) 28-112 mm (4×)
Max Aperture F3.0-6.9 F2.0-2.8
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.70" 2.80"
Resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 85%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 m 7.00 m
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/1000s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 142g 353g
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm 117 x 70 x 57mm
Battery Life 230 shots 270 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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