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Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Comparison

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Fujifilm S9800

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Fujifilm S9800, which was introduced in January 2015 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3" sensor whereas Canon ELPH 150 IS, which was introduced in February 2014 is a Ultracompact camera with a 20.0MP 1/2.3' sensor. There is only 11 months difference between S9800 and ELPH 150 IS 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 the Fujifilm S9800 and Canon ELPH 150 IS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 670g. 123 x 87 x 116 mm

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

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm S9800 and Canon ELPH 150 IS compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm S9800 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Internal Storage
38MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max ISO
12.800 vs 1.600 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 1.0fps 9 fps faster
Battery Life
300 shots vs 230 shots 70 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 240mm 960 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50× vs 10× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.90 vs 3.00 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
6.50 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
7.0m vs 4.0m 3m longer range
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
Selfie & Vlogger LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS over Fujifilm S9800
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1700s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
142 g vs 670 g 528 g lighter
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm S9800 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 240mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm S9800 and Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
2.70" vs 2.70" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm S9800 and Canon ELPH 150 IS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm S9800 has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57″) and weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) (including batteries). 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).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Canon ELPH 150 IS. Canon ELPH 150 IS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 28mm narrower, 30mm shorter and 92mm thinner than Fujifilm S9800.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Canon ELPH 150 IS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and Canon ELPH 150 IS.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9800 and the Canon ELPH 150 IS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm S9800 and Canon ELPH 150 IS.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9800 and the the Canon ELPH 150 IS 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 (528g ) than the Fujifilm S9800 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S9800
ELPH 150 IS
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S9800
ELPH 150 IS
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Fujifilm S9800 nor Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS (IXUS 155) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, 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 Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm S9800's 3.00" 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.


Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, 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.

Below you can see the S9800 and ELPH 150 IS sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm S9800 and Canon ELPH 150 IS Cameras


Fujifilm S9800 and Canon ELPH 150 IS have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50× zoom lens whereas Canon ELPH 150 IS features a 24-240 mm F3.0-6.9 10× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.90, Fujifilm S9800 is faster than Canon ELPH 150 IS at this focal length. On the tele end, Fujifilm S9800 has 960mm longer reach than the Canon ELPH 150 IS. At f6.50, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

S9800
ELPH 150 IS
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S9800
ELPH 150 IS
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S9800
ELPH 150 IS
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S9800
ELPH 150 IS
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are Fujifilm S9800 and Canon ELPH 150 IS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm S9800 and Canon ELPH 150 IS 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.

Fujifilm S9800 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 150 IS for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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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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Fujifilm S9800 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon ELPH 150 IS for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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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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Fujifilm S9800 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon ELPH 150 IS for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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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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Fujifilm S9800 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon ELPH 150 IS for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
670g
Body Thickness 116mm
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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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Fujifilm S9800 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon ELPH 150 IS for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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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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Fujifilm S9800 vs Canon ELPH 150 IS: 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 Fujifilm S9800 and Canon ELPH 150 IS, 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 Fujifilm S9800 and Canon ELPH 150 IS scores compare:

Fujifilm S9800
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #82 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #726 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Canon ELPH 150 IS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #95 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1099 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Fujifilm S9800 has a higher Overall Score than the Canon ELPH 150 IS and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Fujifilm S9800 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm S9800 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Brand Fujifilm Canon
Announced 2015-01-14 2014-02-12
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3'
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 1,600 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 n/a 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-1200 mm (50×) 24-240 mm (10×)
Max Aperture F2.9-6.5 F3.0-6.9
Macro Focus Range 7cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 2.70"
Resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder Resolution 920k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 97% n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1700s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 1.0 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 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats H.264 H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 670g 142g
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm 95 x 57 x 24mm
Battery Life 300 shots 230 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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