Canon 7D vs Canon SX150 IS

Below, we are comparing the Canon 7D versus Canon SX150 IS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and SX150 IS (14MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and SX150 IS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 7D was unveiled 3 years prior to the SX150 IS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 7D grades vs the SX150 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D & Canon PowerShot SX150 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon 7D Gallery & Canon SX150 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D enjoys outer measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 7D compared to the SX150 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7D and SX150 IS is 56 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and SX150 IS.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 7D using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon 7D will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 7D will be behind in sensor innovation.