Canon A810 vs Canon SX150 IS
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX150 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
(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
- Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
Canon A810 vs Canon SX150 IS Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon A810 versus Canon SX150 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the SX150 IS (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A810 was released 3 months before the SX150 IS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A810 matches up versus the SX150 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A810 vs Canon SX150 IS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 & Canon PowerShot SX150 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery & Canon SX150 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SX150 IS
A810 | SX150 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon A810
SX150 IS | A810 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SX150 IS
A810 | SX150 IS | |||
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Released | February 2012 | May 2012 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon A810 vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A810 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon SX150 IS has sizing of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A810 versus Canon SX150 IS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A810 vs the SX150 IS.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and SX150 IS is 93 and 86 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and SX150 IS.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon A810 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2012-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-336mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 171 grams (0.38 lb) | 306 grams (0.67 lb) |
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 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 | 220 photos | 130 photos |
Battery form | AA | AA |
Battery model | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $99 | $249 |