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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX20 IS

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX20 IS Key Specs

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
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 IS
Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX30 IS
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX20 IS Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX20 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SX20 IS (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 23 months later than the SX20 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the SX20 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon SX20 IS

 SX150 IS SX20 IS 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2010More recent by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Canon SX150 IS

 SX20 IS SX150 IS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX20 IS

 SX150 IS SX20 IS 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX20 IS Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon SX20 IS has 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS against the SX20 IS.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX20 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and SX20 IS is 86 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX20 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX20 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and SX20 IS.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX150 IS to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX150 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX20 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX20 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX20 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SX20 IS Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (306g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (600g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography information
Canon SX20 IS Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (130 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX20 IS as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competitors (306 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (130 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (600 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX20 IS
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (130 per charge)
no Timelapse function
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (306 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
50
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average in class (600g)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX20 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX20 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCanon PowerShot SX20 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-14 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lb) 600 grams (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4")
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 130 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $500