Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S810c

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the S810c (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 23 months before the S810c making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX150 IS grades vs the S810c for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Nikon Coolpix S810c. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Nikon S810c Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outer 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 S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the S810c.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and S810c is 86 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and S810c.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S810c to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.