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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX60 HS

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX60 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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX160 IS
Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon SX50 HS
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX60 HS Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX60 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SX60 HS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the SX60 HS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX150 IS scores against the SX60 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon SX60 HS

 SX150 IS SX60 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Canon SX150 IS

 SX60 HS SX150 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2014May 2012Fresher by 28 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX60 HS

 SX150 IS SX60 HS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX60 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS offers outer 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 SX60 HS has proportions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX60 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS and the SX60 HS.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX60 HS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and SX60 HS is 86 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX60 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX60 HS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and SX60 HS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX60 HS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX60 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX60 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX60 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography info
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography features
Canon SX60 HS Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography details
Canon SX60 HS Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (130 shots)
no phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography features
Canon SX60 HS Travel photography features
64
lighter than others in class (306g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (130 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
57
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (650 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography advice
Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (130 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
rather wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Canon SX60 HS Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
62
rather wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than others in class (650g)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX60 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX60 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCanon PowerShot SX60 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-14 2014-09-16
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 DIGIC 6
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 21-1365mm (65.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 922k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 6.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 127
Other
Battery life 130 shots 340 shots
Form of battery 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $549