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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B500

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B500 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B500 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX150 IS versus Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the B500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was introduced 4 years before the B500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX150 IS scores vs the B500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon B500

 SX150 IS B500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Canon SX150 IS

 B500 SX150 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2016May 2012More modern by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon B500

 SX150 IS B500 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS features external 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) whilst the Nikon B500 has dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX150 IS versus Nikon B500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the B500.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and B500 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and B500.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon B500 to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon B500
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (541 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography information
Nikon B500 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (130 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Nikon B500 Travel photography details
64
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (130 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
better than average battery power (600 shots)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (541 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon B500 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (130 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
45
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Nikon B500
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
27
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (541g)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon B500
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix B500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-14 2016-02-23
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 7.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lbs) 541 gr (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 600 photographs
Battery form AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $249 $300