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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX400 IS

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX400 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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2014
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX400 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SX400 IS (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the SX400 IS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX150 IS scores vs the SX400 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon SX400 IS

 SX150 IS SX400 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon SX150 IS

 SX400 IS SX150 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2014May 2012More modern by 26 months

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX400 IS

 SX150 IS SX400 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Canon SX400 IS has sizing of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

See the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX400 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS vs the SX400 IS.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX400 IS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and SX400 IS is 86 and 81 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and SX400 IS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (306 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
Canon SX400 IS Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (130 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography features
Canon SX400 IS Travel photography features
64
lighter than others (306g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (130 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (190 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (130 shots)
no Timelapse function
40
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging information
Canon SX400 IS Vlogging information
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (306g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX400 IS
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCanon PowerShot SX400 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Canon PowerShot SX400 IS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-14 2014-07-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lb) 313 gr (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1")
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 190 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $249 $229