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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S5100

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S5100 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
  • Announced May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2010
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX150 IS versus Nikon S5100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 22 months later than the S5100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX150 IS grades vs the S5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon S5100

 SX150 IS S5100 
RevealedMay 2012August 2010More recent by 22 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Canon SX150 IS

 S5100 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S5100

 SX150 IS S5100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the S5100.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and S5100 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and S5100.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX150 IS to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S5100 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (130 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition in class (306g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (130 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
62
lighter than average in class (132g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (130 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5100 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (306g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S5100
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix S5100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-14 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 132 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $200