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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus E-P3 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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus E-P2
  • Later Model is Olympus E-P5
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus E-P3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the E-P3 (12MP) is very comparable but the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and E-P3 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The SX150 IS was launched 10 months after the E-P3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the E-P3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus E-P3

 SX150 IS E-P3 
ReleasedMay 2012August 2011More modern by 10 months

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Canon SX150 IS

 E-P3 SX150 IS 
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus E-P3

 SX150 IS E-P3 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys exterior dimensions 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 Olympus E-P3 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX150 IS and the E-P3.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and E-P3 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and E-P3.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX150 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon SX150 IS will show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SX150 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Olympus E-P3
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (130 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography information
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography information
64
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (130 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
features focus by touch
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (130 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
65
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
35
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus E-P3
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Olympus PEN E-P3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-05-14 2011-08-17
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lb) 369 grams (0.81 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 130 shots 330 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $0