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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX150 IS versus Casio EX-ZR15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR15 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 5 months later than the EX-ZR15 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX150 IS grades against the EX-ZR15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SX150 IS EX-ZR15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SX150 IS

 EX-ZR15 SX150 IS 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-ZR15

 SX150 IS EX-ZR15 
RevealedMay 2012January 2012Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outer 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) and the Casio EX-ZR15 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the EX-ZR15.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and EX-ZR15 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and EX-ZR15.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Casio EX-ZR15 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (130 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (325 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography factors
64
lighter than competition (306g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (130 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (130 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (306g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-14 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 lbs) 176g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 325 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $249