Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus E-P3
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus E-P3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Olympus PEN E-P3. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Olympus E-P3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus E-P3
SX150 IS | E-P3 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | August 2011 | More modern by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Canon SX150 IS
E-P3 | SX150 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus E-P3
SX150 IS | E-P3 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus E-P3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
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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 |