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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7100

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7100 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
  • Released May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon D7000
  • Refreshed by Nikon D7200
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7100 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon D7100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and D7100 (24MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and D7100 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SX150 IS was introduced 11 months prior to the D7100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX150 IS grades versus the D7100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon D7100

 SX150 IS D7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Canon SX150 IS

 D7100 SX150 IS 
LaunchedApril 2013May 2012Fresher by 11 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon D7100

 SX150 IS D7100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll 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") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Nikon D7100 has dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS and the D7100.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and D7100 is 86 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and D7100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX150 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon D7100 will give you more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
79
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography information
Nikon D7100 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (306 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography info
Nikon D7100 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (130 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Nikon D7100 Travel photography details
64
lighter than average (306 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (130 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D7100 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (130 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging information
Nikon D7100 Vlogging information
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average (306 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
30
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon D7100
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon D7100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon D7100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-05-14 2013-04-25
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 765 grams (1.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1256
Other
Battery life 130 photographs 950 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Card slots Single 2
Launch pricing $249 $800