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Canon M vs Canon SX150 IS

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Canon EOS M front
 
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon M vs Canon SX150 IS Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released July 2012
Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
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Canon M vs Canon SX150 IS Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon M and Canon SX150 IS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and SX150 IS (14MP) and the M (APS-C) and SX150 IS (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The M was released 3 months later than the SX150 IS and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M matches up vs the SX150 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Canon SX150 IS

 M SX150 IS 
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon M

 SX150 IS M 

Common features in the Canon M and Canon SX150 IS

 M SX150 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2012May 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon M vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Canon SX150 IS has proportions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M and Canon SX150 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M compared to the SX150 IS.

Canon M vs Canon SX150 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M and SX150 IS is 89 and 86 respectively.

Canon M vs Canon SX150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and SX150 IS.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon M will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Canon M vs Canon SX150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M
Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
74
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography factors
Canon SX150 IS Street photography factors
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography details
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography details
54
good MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (230 per charge)
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (130 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography advice
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
63
includes focus by touch
good MP (18MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
64
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (130 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (230 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (130 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging factors
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging factors
36
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Canon M vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Canon SX150 IS
 Canon EOS MCanon PowerShot SX150 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS M Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-23 2012-05-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 18MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 31 1
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-336mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 23 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lb) 306 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 827 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 130 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model LP-E12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $510 $249