Canon SX150 IS vs Canon XC10
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon XC10 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 20000
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
- Introduced April 2015

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon XC10 Overview
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.

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon XC10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon XC10
SX150 IS | XC10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 1k | Clearer screen (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Canon SX150 IS
XC10 | SX150 IS | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 35 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Canon XC10
SX150 IS | XC10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Canon XC10 Physical Comparison
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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon XC10 Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon XC10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon XC10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon XC10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon XC10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-05-14 | 2015-04-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | DIGIC DV5 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 12.8 x 9.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 122.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 20000 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-241mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 3.8fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | XF-AVC, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306g (0.67 lbs) | 1040g (2.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | LP-E6N |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $249 | $1,599 |