Canon SL2 vs Canon SX150 IS

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SL2 vs Canon SX150 IS, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and SX150 IS (14MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and SX150 IS (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The SL2 was manufactured 5 years later than the SX150 IS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SL2 scores vs the SX150 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Canon PowerShot SX150 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SL2 Gallery and Canon SX150 IS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SL2 provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Canon SX150 IS has measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SL2 vs Canon SX150 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SL2 against the SX150 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and SX150 IS is 71 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2 and SX150 IS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon SL2 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SL2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.