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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z400

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 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
  • Released May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX150 IS versus Casio EX-Z400, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX150 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the EX-Z400 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX150 IS scores vs the EX-Z400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Casio EX-Z400

 SX150 IS EX-Z400 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2009Fresher by 41 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Canon SX150 IS

 EX-Z400 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-Z400

 SX150 IS EX-Z400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS has got outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z400 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX150 IS versus Casio EX-Z400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the EX-Z400.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and EX-Z400 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and EX-Z400.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (130 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography features
Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography features
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (130 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (130 shots)
missing Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z400 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (306 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-Z400
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z400
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-05-14 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.6-7.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/2s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 130g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible
Storage slots One One
Price at release $249 $0