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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7200

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7200 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX160 IS
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon D7100
  • Successor is Nikon D7500
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7200 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX150 IS versus Nikon D7200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and D7200 (24MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and D7200 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the D7200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D7200 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX150 IS grades against the D7200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon D7200

 SX150 IS D7200 

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Canon SX150 IS

 D7200 SX150 IS 
ReleasedMarch 2015May 2012Fresher by 34 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon D7200

 SX150 IS D7200 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS comes with external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Nikon D7200 has sizing of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Nikon D7200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS against the D7200.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and D7200 is 86 and 59 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and D7200.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX150 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Nikon D7200 will produce more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon D7200
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
79
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon D7200 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (306g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography details
Nikon D7200 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (130 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (1,110 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography information
Nikon D7200 Travel photography information
64
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (130 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
good battery power (1,110 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon D7200
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (130 shots)
no Timelapse mode
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery power (1,110 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Nikon D7200 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (306g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
30
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon D7200
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon D7200
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon D7200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-05-14 2015-03-02
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 765 gr (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 score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1333
Other
Battery life 130 pictures 1110 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Storage slots One Two
Price at launch $249 $1,100