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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX150 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
 
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX150 IS Key Specs

Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed August 2013
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
  • Launched May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX150 IS Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SX150 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the SX150 IS (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was manufactured 16 months later than the SX150 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the N Facebook ready scores against the SX150 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Canon SX150 IS

 N Facebook ready SX150 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2013May 2012Fresher by 16 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon N Facebook ready

 SX150 IS N Facebook ready 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SX150 IS

 N Facebook ready SX150 IS 

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon N Facebook ready features external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Canon SX150 IS has specifications of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the N Facebook ready compared to the SX150 IS.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX150 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N Facebook ready and SX150 IS is 93 and 86 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the N Facebook ready and SX150 IS.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX150 IS to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger N Facebook ready is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Street photography highlights
Canon SX150 IS Street photography highlights
65
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N Facebook ready
Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (130 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Travel photography details
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
61
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (130 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (130 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Facebook ready Vlogging features
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
72
relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have mic port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SX150 IS
 Canon PowerShot N Facebook readyCanon PowerShot SX150 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-08-22 2012-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 2248 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 1
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 306 gr (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 200 images 130 images
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-9L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $249