Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S31
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
38


90 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
27
Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S31 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S31 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Nikon Coolpix S31. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon S31
SX150 IS | S31 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Canon SX150 IS
S31 | SX150 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 13 months |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S31
SX150 IS | S31 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S31 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S31 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Nikon 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 |