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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P300

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P300 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
  • Launched May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 IS
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Updated by Nikon P310
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P300 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon P300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the P300 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX150 IS was manufactured 12 months after the P300 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX150 IS scores vs the P300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon P300

 SX150 IS P300 
RevealedMay 2012May 2011Newer by 12 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon SX150 IS

 P300 SX150 IS 
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon P300

 SX150 IS P300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS has got external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Nikon P300 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS and the P300.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and P300 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and P300.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX150 IS to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon P300
42
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Nikon P300 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography details
Nikon P300 Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (130 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography info
Nikon P300 Travel photography info
64
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (130 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon P300 Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (130 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P300 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
36
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon P300
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix P300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-14 2011-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed C2
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 189 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 240 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $500