Canon SX150 IS vs Canon XC10

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX150 IS vs Canon XC10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the XC10 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and XC10 (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX150 IS was revealed 3 years before the XC10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX150 IS grades versus the XC10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Canon XC10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Canon XC10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Canon XC10 has specifications of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX150 IS vs Canon XC10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS and the XC10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and XC10 is 86 and 54 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and XC10.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX150 IS having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX150 IS will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.