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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX150 IS versus Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZR400 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 8 months before the EX-ZR400 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX150 IS scores against the EX-ZR400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 SX150 IS EX-ZR400 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SX150 IS

 EX-ZR400 SX150 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 8 months
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-ZR400

 SX150 IS EX-ZR400 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS features exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR400 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX150 IS vs the EX-ZR400.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and EX-ZR400 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and EX-ZR400.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (306 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (130 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (500 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography factors
64
lighter than average (306 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (130 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
better than average battery (500 per charge)
lighter than others (205g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR400
46
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (130 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average (306 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-14 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 lb) 205 gr (0.45 lb)
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 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 500 pictures
Battery form 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 Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $0