Canon N vs Canon SX150 IS

Let's examine more closely at the Canon N and Canon SX150 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the SX150 IS (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was brought out 8 months later than the SX150 IS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the N scores versus the SX150 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N and Canon PowerShot SX150 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon N Gallery and Canon SX150 IS Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon N has outside 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") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the N versus the SX150 IS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and SX150 IS is 93 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and SX150 IS.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer N will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.