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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX210 IS

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX160 IS
Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
Photography Glossary

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX210 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 24 months after the SX210 IS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the SX210 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon SX210 IS

 SX150 IS SX210 IS 
IntroducedMay 2012June 2010More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon SX150 IS

 SX210 IS SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX210 IS

 SX150 IS SX210 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS has physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Canon SX210 IS has dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX210 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS vs the SX210 IS.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX210 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and SX210 IS is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX210 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and SX210 IS.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX150 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX210 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography highlights
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Canon SX210 IS Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
Canon SX210 IS Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (130 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography details
64
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (130 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition (220g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (130 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
48
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (306g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX210 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCanon PowerShot SX210 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-14 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lb) 220 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $226