Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX150 IS versus Canon SX600 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SX600 HS (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 20 months earlier than the SX600 HS making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX150 IS grades versus the SX600 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon SX600 HS has measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS against the SX600 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and SX600 HS is 86 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and SX600 HS.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.