Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z550
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
- Introduced May 2012
- Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Successor is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX150 IS versus Casio EX-Z550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SX150 IS was manufactured 2 years after the EX-Z550 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX150 IS grades against the EX-Z550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Casio EX-Z550
SX150 IS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 29 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX150 IS
EX-Z550 | SX150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-Z550
SX150 IS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS provides 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) and the Casio EX-Z550 has proportions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX150 IS versus Casio EX-Z550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS against the EX-Z550.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and EX-Z550 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and EX-Z550.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX150 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-05-14 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
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 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306g (0.67 lbs) | 143g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $249 | $149 |