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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S31

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S31 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S31, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and S31 (10MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX150 IS was announced 13 months prior to the S31 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX150 IS scores versus the S31 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon S31

 SX150 IS S31 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Canon SX150 IS

 S31 SX150 IS 
IntroducedJune 2013May 2012Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S31

 SX150 IS S31 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS features exterior 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) while the Nikon S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS versus the S31.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and S31 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and S31.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX150 IS with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SX150 IS will provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S31 Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S31 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (130 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
24
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S31
64
lighter than competition (306g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (130 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (130 shots)
no Timelapse recording
30
good max aperture (f)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S31 Vlogging details
30
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (306 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
24
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (29mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S31
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix S31
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-05-14 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 185 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 260 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $90