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Canon 650D vs Canon SX150 IS

Portability
65
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Canon EOS 650D front
 
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon 650D vs Canon SX150 IS Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Older Model is Canon 600D
  • Replacement is Canon 700D
Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
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Canon 650D vs Canon SX150 IS Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon 650D versus Canon SX150 IS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and SX150 IS (14MP) and the 650D (APS-C) and SX150 IS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 650D was brought out 4 months later than the SX150 IS and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 650D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 650D grades versus the SX150 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Canon SX150 IS

 650D SX150 IS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon 650D

 SX150 IS 650D 

Common features in the Canon 650D and Canon SX150 IS

 650D SX150 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2012May 2012Similar age
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Canon 650D vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 650D has got physical measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Canon SX150 IS has proportions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 650D compared to the SX150 IS.

Canon 650D vs Canon SX150 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 650D and SX150 IS is 65 and 86 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Canon SX150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 650D and SX150 IS.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 650D due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 650D will offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively.

Canon 650D vs Canon SX150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 650D Portrait photography factors
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography factors
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 650D Street photography details
Canon SX150 IS Street photography details
69
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
lack of image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 650D as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
58
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 CIPA)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (130 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 650D
Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
64
features touch focus
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (440 per charge)
64
lighter than competition in class (306g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (130 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 650D Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (440 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (130 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 650D as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
lack of image stabilization
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (306g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon 650D vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Canon SX150 IS
 Canon EOS 650DCanon PowerShot SX150 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 650D Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Alternative name EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-20 2012-05-14
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 1
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-336mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 575g (1.27 lb) 306g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 722 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 130 photos
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID LP-E8 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $498 $249