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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon A900

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon A900 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
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Later Model is Nikon A1000
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon A900 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX150 IS versus Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and A900 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was released 4 years earlier than the A900 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX150 IS grades versus the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon A900

 SX150 IS A900 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon SX150 IS

 A900 SX150 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2016May 2012Newer by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon A900

 SX150 IS A900 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS offers 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 Nikon A900 has specifications of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX150 IS versus the A900.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and A900 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and A900.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon A900 Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Nikon A900
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Nikon A900
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (130 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
56
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Nikon A900 Travel photography details
64
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (130 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
74
lighter than competition in class (289g)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon A900 Landscape photography highlights
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (130 shots)
no Time Lapse function
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Nikon A900 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (306g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon A900
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix A900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-14 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 289 grams (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 images 300 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $400