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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P7100

Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82 Imaging
34 Features
55 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P7100 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX160 IS
Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7000
  • Newer Model is Nikon P7700
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P7100 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P7100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 3 months after the P7100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX150 IS grades vs the P7100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon P7100

          

          

            
 SX150 IS P7100 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon SX150 IS

          

          

            
 P7100 SX150 IS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon P7100

          

          

            
 SX150 IS P7100 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2012Same age
Manually focus  More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to travel with your camera, you should consider 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") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Nikon P7100 has measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P7100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS vs the P7100.
Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P7100 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and P7100 is 86 and 82 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P7100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and P7100.
To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX150 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Canon SX150 IS will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

            Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P7100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P7100 Portrait photography highlights
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 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 has manual focus
 features face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography factors
Nikon P7100 Street photography factors
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (306g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 heavier than competitors (395g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon P7100 Sports photography highlights
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (130 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery life (350 shots)
 continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames/s)
 low MP (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography features
Nikon P7100 Travel photography features
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 lighter than competitors (306g)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 great reach (336mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery life (130 per charge)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 better than average battery life (350 shots)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 heavier than competitors (395 grams)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon P7100 Landscape photography factors
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 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 not so great battery life (130 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (350 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon P7100 Vlogging highlights
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lighter than competitors (306g)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic jack
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 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 has mic jack
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 heavier than competitors (395 grams)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon P7100
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix P7100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix P7100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-14 2012-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 1 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 9.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 lb) 395 grams (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 165
Other
Battery life 130 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $750