Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S100

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the S100 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 9 months later than the S100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX150 IS scores vs the S100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Nikon Coolpix S100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS offers outer 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) and the Nikon S100 has measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS and the S100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and S100 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and S100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S100 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX150 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.