Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon A900
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon A900 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon A900 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Nikon Coolpix A900. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Nikon A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon A900
SX150 IS | A900 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon SX150 IS
A900 | SX150 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | May 2012 | Newer by 46 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon A900
SX150 IS | A900 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Nikon A900 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon A900 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Nikon Coolpix A900 | |
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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 |