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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX150 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX150 IS Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 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
  • Announced May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX150 IS Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A1300 and Canon SX150 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the SX150 IS (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was brought out 3 months before the SX150 IS so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A1300 grades vs the SX150 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon SX150 IS

 A1300 SX150 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon A1300

 SX150 IS A1300 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon SX150 IS

 A1300 SX150 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012May 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1300 features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon SX150 IS has specifications of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A1300 against the SX150 IS.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX150 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and SX150 IS is 93 and 86 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and SX150 IS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A1300 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography features
Canon SX150 IS Street photography features
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography information
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography information
33
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (130 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography info
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography info
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (130 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
33
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (130 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
28
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A1300 vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon SX150 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 306 gr (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 130 pictures
Battery style AA AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) 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 $119 $249