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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX600 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
  • Announced May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX610 HS
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon SX600 HS

 SX150 IS SX600 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon SX150 IS

 SX600 HS SX150 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2012Newer by 20 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX600 HS

 SX150 IS SX600 HS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Canon SX150 IS versus Canon SX600 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison

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

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SX600 HS Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
Canon SX600 HS Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (130 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Canon SX600 HS Travel photography details
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lighter than competition (306g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (130 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
lighter than competition (188g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (130 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging advice
Canon SX600 HS Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (306 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX600 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCanon PowerShot SX600 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-14 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 DIGIC 4+
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - PureColor II G (TFT)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
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) 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1280
Video data format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 pictures 290 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $249