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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 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
  • Announced May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-Z800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 22 months after the EX-Z800 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX150 IS grades against the EX-Z800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Casio EX-Z800

 SX150 IS EX-Z800 
LaunchedMay 2012August 2010More modern by 22 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SX150 IS

 EX-Z800 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-Z800

 SX150 IS EX-Z800 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z800 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-Z800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS versus the EX-Z800.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and EX-Z800 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and EX-Z800.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX150 IS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-Z800 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (306g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z800
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (130 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z800
64
lighter than average (306 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (130 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (130 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average (306 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
29
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-Z800
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-05-14 2010-08-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 306g (0.67 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-120
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 SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $249 $150