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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX150 IS

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Released January 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Canon SX150 IS

 SX10 IS SX150 IS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon SX10 IS

 SX150 IS SX10 IS 
RevealedMay 2012January 2009Newer by 40 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX150 IS

 SX10 IS SX150 IS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX150 IS size comparison

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

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX150 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX150 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
provides face detect focus
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography advice
Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography advice
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (130 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (306g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (130 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (130 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging features
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX150 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCanon PowerShot SX150 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2012-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 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 format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 306 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures
Battery format - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $275 $249