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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6100

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 16 months after the S6100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX150 IS matches up against the S6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon S6100

 SX150 IS S6100 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2011More modern by 16 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Canon SX150 IS

 S6100 SX150 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S6100

 SX150 IS S6100 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the S6100.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and S6100 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and S6100.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6100 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (130 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S6100 Travel photography details
64
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (130 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
46
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (130 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S6100 Vlogging details
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S6100
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix S6100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-14 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 306g (0.67 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $195