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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P900

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P900 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • New Model is Nikon P1000
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P900 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the P900 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 3 years before the P900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX150 IS scores against the P900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon P900

 SX150 IS P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Canon SX150 IS

 P900 SX150 IS 
LaunchedMarch 2015May 2012More recent by 34 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon P900

 SX150 IS P900 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS provides outside measurements 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 P900 has specifications of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") along with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS and the P900.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and P900 is 86 and 52 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and P900.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon P900 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon P900
42
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
Nikon P900 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (899g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography information
Nikon P900 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (130 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery (360 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon P900 Travel photography factors
64
lighter than competition in class (306g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (130 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
great battery (360 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competition (899g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon P900 Landscape photography factors
46
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (130 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging details
Nikon P900 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
54
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (899 grams)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon P900
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix P900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-14 2015-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 Yes
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 899g (1.98 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $600