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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX700 HS

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX700 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX700 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SX700 HS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 21 months before the SX700 HS making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX150 IS matches up against the SX700 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon SX700 HS

 SX150 IS SX700 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon SX150 IS

 SX700 HS SX150 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014May 2012Fresher by 21 months
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX700 HS

 SX150 IS SX700 HS 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS has physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Canon SX700 HS has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX700 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX150 IS against the SX700 HS.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and SX700 HS is 86 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and SX700 HS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
42
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (130 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
64
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (130 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (250 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (130 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (250 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging details
Canon SX700 HS Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX700 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCanon PowerShot SX700 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-14 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
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) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - PureColor II G TFT
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 250 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $349