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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX50 HS

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
43

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX50 HS 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
  • Released May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX40 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX60 HS
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX50 HS Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX50 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SX50 HS (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 8 months prior to the SX50 HS and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX150 IS matches up against the SX50 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon SX50 HS

 SX150 IS SX50 HS 
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Canon SX150 IS

 SX50 HS SX150 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 8 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX50 HS

 SX150 IS SX50 HS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX50 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS features outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon SX50 HS has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the SX50 HS.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX50 HS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and SX50 HS is 86 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX50 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX50 HS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and SX50 HS.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX50 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX50 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX50 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography factors
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography details
Canon SX50 HS Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (595g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX50 HS as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (130 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
39
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX50 HS
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lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (130 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
53
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (595g)
MP count low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX50 HS
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (130 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX50 HS
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (306g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX50 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX50 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCanon PowerShot SX50 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-14 2013-01-15
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Digic 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
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) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lb) 595 gr (1.31 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 179
Other
Battery life 130 photos 315 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-10L
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 One One
Launch price $249 $429