Canon T6 vs Canon SX150 IS
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Canon T6 vs Canon SX150 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 485g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
- Released March 2016
- Additionally Known as EOS Rebel 1300D
- Older Model is Canon 1200D
(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
- Launched May 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS

Canon T6 vs Canon SX150 IS Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Canon T6 vs Canon SX150 IS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the T6 (18MP) and SX150 IS (14MP) and the T6 (APS-C) and SX150 IS (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

The T6 was manufactured 3 years after the SX150 IS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon T6 being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the T6 grades against the SX150 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon T6 vs Canon SX150 IS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS T6 and Canon PowerShot SX150 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon T6 Gallery and Canon SX150 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T6 over the Canon SX150 IS
T6 | SX150 IS | |||
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Launched | March 2016 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 47 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon T6
SX150 IS | T6 |
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Common features in the Canon T6 and Canon SX150 IS
T6 | SX150 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon T6 vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon T6 has got physical dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Canon SX150 IS has sizing of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).
Compare the Canon T6 vs Canon SX150 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the T6 and the SX150 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the T6 and SX150 IS is 68 and 86 respectively.

Canon T6 vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T6 and SX150 IS.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The T6 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon T6 will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher T6 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T6 vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T6 vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications
Canon EOS T6 | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS T6 | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS |
Also Known as | EOS Rebel 1300D | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-03-10 | 2012-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | 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 surface area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 1 |
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 range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485 grams (1.07 lbs) | 306 grams (0.67 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 781 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 130 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | LP-E10 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $549 | $249 |