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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
Canon SX150 IS
(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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon A3000 IS versus Canon SX150 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and SX150 IS (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was released 3 years prior to the SX150 IS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A3000 IS grades against the SX150 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon SX150 IS

 A3000 IS SX150 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon A3000 IS

 SX150 IS A3000 IS 
RevealedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 28 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon SX150 IS

 A3000 IS SX150 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3000 IS against the SX150 IS.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and SX150 IS is 94 and 86 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and SX150 IS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography info
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (130 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
64
lighter than competition (306g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (130 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3000 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (130 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (306 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Canon SX150 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCanon PowerShot SX150 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-05 2012-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 306g (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 130 photos
Style of battery - AA
Battery model NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $240 $249