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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX150 IS versus Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX150 IS was introduced about the same time to the EX-ZR300 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX150 IS grades versus the EX-ZR300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 SX150 IS EX-ZR300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX150 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 SX150 IS 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 SX150 IS EX-ZR300 
AnnouncedMay 2012May 2012Similar age
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS has got outer 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) while the Casio EX-ZR300 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Casio EX-ZR300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS vs the EX-ZR300.
Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and EX-ZR300 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and EX-ZR300.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography info
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 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (130 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
55
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 great battery life (500 per charge)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 not so great battery (130 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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 great battery life (500 per charge)
 lighter than competitors in class (205g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography highlights
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 focusing manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery (130 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 great battery life (500 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging features
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 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (306g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone jack
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 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (205g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no external mic port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-14 2012-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 500 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $329