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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 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
  • Released May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX160 IS
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 17 months later than the EX-ZS5 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the EX-ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Casio EX-ZS5

 SX150 IS EX-ZS5 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011Fresher by 17 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon SX150 IS

 EX-ZS5 SX150 IS 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-ZS5

 SX150 IS EX-ZS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has got 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-ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the EX-ZS5.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and EX-ZS5 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and EX-ZS5.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SX150 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZS5
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (306 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (130 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
32
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography advice
64
lighter than others (306g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (130 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
70
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (130 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS5
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (848 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-05-14 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter 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 modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 848 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 848x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 lb) -
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $100