Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX150 IS

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX150 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and SX150 IS (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was brought out 4 years before the SX150 IS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX10 IS scores versus the SX150 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Canon PowerShot SX150 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Canon SX150 IS Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS comes with physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Canon SX150 IS has sizing of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX150 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX10 IS against the SX150 IS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and SX150 IS is 65 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and SX150 IS.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX150 IS to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.